From Clouds to Currents, What Is the Water Cycle?
The water on our planet flows along a path that links the land, ocean, atmosphere and living things
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Explore How Fire Shaped Human Evolution and More Natural History Programs This March
Tune in to programs on the future of biodiversity, how to talk about climate change and more through the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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An Ode to Zooplankton, the Hidden Heroes of the Sea
These charismatic animals power the marine world as we know it.
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Five Functions of Diamonds Beyond Rings
From saw blades to scientific instruments, this tough mineral works like a charm
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