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California’s Joshua Trees Are Under Threat
Climate change could decimate the iconic tree for future generations
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Journey to the Center of Earth
Future Deep Sea Mining Sites Are Bursting With Rare Marine Species
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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Forget the Hive, Now Wild Bees Can Check in to These Swanky Hotels
Don’t six-legged guests also deserve the best bang for their buzz?
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Going Home Sick? Your Substitute Could Spread Disease More Widely
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
Explore Some of the World’s Deepest Blue Holes
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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The Evolutionary Reason Why Women Orgasm
New research suggests the female orgasm is tied to ovulation, not reproduction
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How Engineers Got a Vinyl Record to Play in the Stratosphere
Fittingly, it took notes from Carl Sagan
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A New Installation Turns the L.A. River Into Art
The river’s surreal landscape is the perfect place to make a statement about water use
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Summer Produce Could Last Longer With These Five New Technologies
Scientists seek solutions to slow the inevitable process of decomposition
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Scientists Find New Type of Antibiotics Hiding in the Human Nose
This whiff of success could be just the beginning of many new antibiotics
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The Cosmos Sings in This Fusion of Astrophysics and Music
The Hubble Cantata brings the stars down to earth
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Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Is Also Red Hot
The giant storm pipes out temperatures over 2,400 degrees Fahrenheit
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Researchers Find Mysterious Purple Orb in the Channel Islands
The creature stumped the team and could be a new species
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Track the Whereabouts of This Rare White Whale on Twitter
These beautiful creatures have long delighted those lucky enough to catch a glimpse
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New Species of Beaked Whale Discovered in Alaska
DNA analysis and a washed up corpse confirm this a new dark-colored species of beaked whale
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Skip the Stench: Watch Three Massive Corpse Flowers Bloom Online
These tropical flowers only bloom once every four to five years
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Sadly, Eating Curry Probably Won’t Keep You From Going Bald
A new survey sponsored by wigmakers equates correlation with causation
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Behold LUCA, the Last Universal Common Ancestor of Life on Earth
New discoveries suggest life likely descends from the inhospitable environment of deep sea vents
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