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A photo angled from above of a small white bird and a white egg in a nest of twigs.

Harpy Eagles Concentrate Precious Nutrients in the Amazon

by Adityarup Chakravorty 10 May 202325 May 2023

Amazon soils are usually low in the nutrients that plants covet, but harpy eagles can create local hot spots with their poop and prey.

Un instrumento científico desciende al océano desde un buque de investigación.

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La presión del océano profundo tiene un aplastante impacto en el ciclo del carbono

by Elise Cutts 4 May 20234 May 2023

La presión extrema que existe en el mar profundo reduce el apetito de los microorganismos por carbono orgánico. Este hallazgo podría tener implicaciones importantes en la geoingeniería y el balance de carbono global.

An artist’s rendering showing three planets orbiting a bright red sphere in center of image.

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Exoplanets May Support Life in the Terminator Zone

by Alakananda Dasgupta 28 April 202328 April 2023

A new study finds that the intersection between a searing dayside and a freezing nightside could be habitable.

A packed baseball stadium with a bright green field on a sunny day. The field is photographed from above and behind home plate looking toward the outfield.

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Climate Change Knocks It Out of the Park

by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 21 April 202321 April 2023

A climate curve ball: Short-term gains in home runs might soon give way to long-term problems when it gets too hot to play.

The Old Crow River meanders between Alaska and the Yukon in the Arctic.

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As the Arctic Warms, These Rivers Are Slowing Down

by Danielle Beurteaux 14 April 202317 April 2023

The Arctic is warming up, but instead of large rivers migrating faster, they’re actually slowing down because of shrubification.

Bright yellow beach closure sign that says “Keep out. Sewage contaminated water. Exposure may cause illness.” The sign is leaning against a gate outside of Border Field State Park, which is located in Imperial Beach, Calif.

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Spring and Sewage Are in the Air Near San Diego

by Krystal Vasquez 5 April 20235 April 2023

Sea spray can transport sewage-contaminated waters inland, potentially exposing those living kilometers from the beach.

A photo of a statue of a dinosaur-like creature next to city buildings.

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Godzilla Gets a Forever Home on the Ocean Floor

by Tim Hornyak 31 March 202327 August 2025

The world’s largest oceanic core complex is named after the reptilian monster from Japanese science fiction. Parts of the seabed feature were recently christened with the beast’s anatomy.

A sign in front of a rock and a plant. Snow covers the ground.

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Urban Water Conservation Success in the Colorado River Basin

by Jane Palmer 29 March 202329 March 2023

In the past few decades, cities in Arizona, Colorado, and Nevada have vastly increased their water use efficiency. They’ve also learned lessons that can inform other cities’ efforts.