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Climate change could decimate the iconic tree for future generations
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Journey to the Center of Earth
The area is full of rare metals, but a new study shows it's a hub for deep-sea diversity, too
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Don't six-legged guests also deserve the best bang for their buzz?
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Though it may seem counterintuitive, bringing in a sub isn’t necessarily the best solution
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Journey to the Center of Earth
The Dragon Hole in the South China Sea is now the "world's deepest" underwater sinkhole. Learn why these geologic wonders form in oceans around the globe
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New research suggests the female orgasm is tied to ovulation, not reproduction
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Fittingly, it took notes from Carl Sagan
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The river’s surreal landscape is the perfect place to make a statement about water use
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Scientists seek solutions to slow the inevitable process of decomposition
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This whiff of success could be just the beginning of many new antibiotics
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<i>The Hubble Cantata</i> brings the stars down to earth
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The giant storm pipes out temperatures over 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit
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The creature stumped the team and could be a new species
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These beautiful creatures have long delighted those lucky enough to catch a glimpse
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DNA analysis and a washed up corpse confirm this a new dark-colored species of beaked whale
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These tropical flowers only bloom once every four to five years
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A new survey sponsored by wigmakers equates correlation with causation
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New discoveries suggest life likely descends from the inhospitable environment of deep sea vents
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