Earth

  1. Environment

    Fishing for fun takes toll

    Sportfishing can account for a surprisingly large part of the catch of certain types of saltwater fish.

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  2. Climate

    A dire shortage of water

    Parts of the southwestern United States are in the middle of the worst drought in at least 500 years.

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  3. Agriculture

    Growing healthier tomato plants

    How well tomatoes grow depends on how the plants are mulched and fertilized.

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  4. Environment

    A newspaper’s hidden cost

    Getting a newspaper electronically would be much better for the planet than receiving the paper version.

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  5. Earth

    Distant quake changes geyser eruptions

    An Alaskan earthquake changed the timing of geysers thousands of miles away.

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  6. Earth

    Distant Quake Changes Geyser Eruptions

    An Alaskan earthquake changed the timing of geysers thousands of miles away.

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  7. Environment

    Alien invasions

    Around the world, plants, animals, fungi, and other life forms are ending up in places where they don't belong.

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  8. Environment

    Little bits of trouble

    Extremely tiny particles known as buckyballs can harm living cells.

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  9. Environment

    An ocean view’s downside

    Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.

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  10. Environment

    Improving the Camel

    Scientists are breeding camels that are stronger, faster, and able to go longer on less water.

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  11. Environment

    Missing tigers in India

    Tigers are among the most endangered animals on Earth.

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  12. Environment

    Nanosponges soak up pollutants

    Tiny, specially designed particles draw pollutants out of contaminated soil.

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