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New Clues Into How Animals Evolved an Internal Compass to Navigate Earth
For decades biologists everywhere, from the tundra of the Arctic to the coasts of Southeast…
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Sloth Bears Are Unlikely Seed Dispersers Shaping Forests
Most people think of sloth bear as shaggy insect hunters, not gardeners. But new fieldwork…
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August 7, 2026
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: What It Means for Global Climate Action
Every five years, China’s government lays out a blueprint for the country’s economy. This time,…
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August 7, 2026
Trump Opens Protected Pacific Marine Monuments to Commercial Fishing, Alarming Conservationists Worldwide
Millions of square miles of ocean that once were off-limits to industrial fishing now are…
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Decades of Water Projects, Still No Escape From the Rain
Fifty years of dams, canals and rural water schemes have changed little. This year rain…
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August 7, 2026
Europe’s Extreme Heat Breaks Temperature Records: Why Is It Getting Worse?
Summer used to mean sunshine and holidays. In 2026, it meant amber alerts, wildfires and…
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August 6, 2026
Top 10 Lakes and Seas That Have Shrunk the Most in History
Some of the world’s largest lakes and seas have shrunk dramatically from their former boundaries.…
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August 6, 2026
Top 10 Places on Earth With the Most Extreme Weather
Weather can be very different around our planet. Some places are seeing deadly heat. Others…
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August 6, 2026
Spokane Wildfires Rage On: Why Is Dangerous Fire Weather Returning to the Pacific Northwest?
The Spokane wildfires have demonstrated how quickly conditions can change across Washington. Dangerous fire weather…
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Fungi’s Hidden Kingdom: Why Scientists Say We’ve Only Identified 5% of All Fungal Species
Among the least explored kingdoms in nature are the world’s fungal species. Scientists believe there…
