Earth
- Environment
Spotty survival
The northern spotted owl faces unpredictable threats and an uncertain future.
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- Earth
Wave of destruction
The recent Indian Ocean tsunami was one of the most deadly and destructive natural disasters in modern times.
- Earth
Digging into a tsunami disaster
A powerful earthquake under the Indian Ocean changed Earth's surface and spin.
- Animals
A fallout feast for crabs
Crabs can take advantage of hot, toxic plumes from undersea vents to feed on poisoned plankton.
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- Environment
The birds are falling
The disappearance of many birds could harm ecosystems that depend on them.
- Earth
A volcano wakes up
Earthquakes, small eruptions, and a new lava dome unsettle Mount St. Helens.
- Climate
A change in climate
Global warming may be wiping out some plants and animals or pushing them into new habitats.
- Tech
Explorer of the extreme deep
A new project to build an improved research sub aims to shed light on the mysterious ocean depths.
- Tech
Cold house, hot house, green house
Saving energy at home requires paying attention to the building's windows, walls, and roof.
- Earth
Drilling deep for fuel
Stores of natural gas created by high temperatures and pressures may nestle deep in Earth's mantle.
