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Climate

Hot summers, wild fires

Rising temperatures and earlier snowmelts in the western United States have intensified forest fires.

Oceans

Surf watch

Figuring out the waves and the wind is an important part of surfing.

Space

Banana Split in Space

Astronomers have spotted an odd pair of banana-shaped features in a planet-forming cloud around a nearby star.

Fossils

Supersight for a Dino King

Tyrannosaurus rex had some of the best vision in animal history.

Health & Medicine

Sun screen

Too much exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays can damage human skin. That's why doctors recommend people who will be outdoors for long hours in the summer sun protect their skin.

Animals

Fishy Cleaners

Coral reef fish eavesdrop on their cleaners to see who does a better job.

Fossils

An Ancient Spider’s Web

The diets of some spiders haven't changed much in millions of years.

Environment

Pollution detective

A science fair project tackles contaminated drinking water and mosquito growth.

Animals

Spotting the World’s Leggiest Animal

Researchers have rediscovered and studied a millipede with as many as 750 legs.

Animals

Not Slippery When Wet

A tree frog's specially designed feet allow it climb wet or dry slopes.

Animals

Firefly delight

Decoding firefly flashes unveils mating signals and other secrets of insect life.

Plants

Pumping up poison ivy

Boosting carbon dioxide levels makes poison ivy grow faster and become more toxic.