Science
If humans disappeared, which species would dominate the Earth?
In a post-apocalyptic future, what might happen to life if humans left the scene? After all, humans are very likely...
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How to Watch Mercury Transit the Sun Today
On Monday, Nov. 11, you can witness Mercury in motion as the tiny planet waltzes across the face of the...
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The Bacterial Surprise in This Bird’s Smell
When a bird preens its feathers, it uses a little of nature’s own pomade: an oil made by glands just...
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Caribbean seagrass is littered with infected lobsters — but the habitat may save the species
The Caribbean spiny lobster Panulirus argus is under threat from a deadly virus. Panulirus argus 1 (PaV1) is found throughout...
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This Is What Climate Change Sounds Like
Earth’s climate is changing around us. From the frequent wildfires in California to the increasingly severe cyclones in the Indian...
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Interior Chief’s Lobbying Past Has Challenged the Agency’s Ethics Referees
Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up here for Climate Fwd:, our email newsletter. WASHINGTON — On the morning...
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Norman Myers Dies at 85; Sounded Early Alarm on Environment
The conservationist Norman Myers drew public attention to mass extinction, disappearing habitats and environmental refugees long before they became common...
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Trove of Mammoth Skeletons Excavated Near Mexico City Gives Clues About Hunting
Archaeologists have discovered a large trove of mammoth skeletons north of Mexico City, possibly shedding new light on the hunting...
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Meet the scientist who thinks we all exist in multiple universes
Have you ever laid wide-awake in the late hours of the night wondering what your life would look like if...
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Trump Administration Makes It Easier to Dredge Protected Areas to Restore Beaches
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration changed a 25-year-old policy to make it easier for coastal communities to take sand from...
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