Water and ice may reveal where rare earth elements are hiding
We hear about minerals all the time. Lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite, and rare earth elements...
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Three new frog species found in Peru face an uncertain future
High in northern Peru, three frogs no bigger than a thumbprint have stepped out of anonymity and...
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Tangled twigs: The secrets of sturdy bird nests
Bird nests rely on seemingly fragile materials to build homes that endure wind, rain, and daily...
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Birds are molting earlier in the fall as global seasons continue shifting
Birds don’t just fly and sing. They also molt – the process of shedding and regrowing feathers –...
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Satellites reveal how oceans absorb carbon in unprecedented detail
The world’s seas have long acted as a planetary safety net, soaking up excess heat and roughly a...
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Fresh lava from Earth’s mantle found bursting onto the surface where a new ocean is forming
Deep beneath the Earth’s surface, in a layer called the mantle, heat builds up and pulses, causing...
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Why fish can’t evolve both powerful jaws and big teeth
In the watery world of fish evolution, feeding is everything. Success depends on catching food...
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Tiny “marine snow” particles in the oceans defy the laws of physics
Tiny clusters of drifting debris called “marine snow” shower through the ocean every day, ferrying...
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Climate change is disrupting how Amazon trees process sunlight
In the sweltering crown of the Amazon rainforest, nearly 200 feet above the forest floor,...
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New microscopic mineral discovered that could revolutionize geological exploration
It started with a speck so small that a grain of sand could drown it in shadow. Yet that speck,...
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Ocean climate fixes could worsen the oxygen crisis
In the race to slow global warming, scientists have turned to the ocean. As the planet’s largest...
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Early apes lived in a constantly changing world of fire and ash
Human evolution is not only about bones. It is about the forests, soils, and climates that...
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Animals found to have a ‘sixth sense,’ changing some evolutionary theories
Two centuries ago, naturalists thought they had reptile hearing figured out. Animals like...
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Chemists find a surprisingly simple way to remove microplastics from your tap water
Until about ten years ago, the idea that tiny microplastic fragments lurk in every glass of tap...
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Turning CO₂ into cement: A new path to greener construction
We often think of carbon dioxide as nothing more than pollution. It’s a byproduct of factories,...
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Birds living in cities are usually more colorful and less brown
Skylines keep climbing, roads stretch farther, and forests turn into parking lots. Urbanization is...
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Dinosaur fossils reveal cancer clues for modern medicine
Dinosaurs continue to fascinate many people. While skeletons draw attention, ancient tissues may...
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There is one sea on Earth that touches no land, because it has no shore
The Atlantic Ocean holds a secret: a patch of calm water ringed by swift currents, sitting about...
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World’s largest sinkhole showcases the power and absolute beauty of nature
Peering over the forest-draped ridges of southwestern China, a scar nearly half a mile wide across...
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Satellite view of forest biomass reveals hidden carbon trends
As the newest Biomass satellite begins its journey in orbit following its launch on April 29, it...
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