Fire And Ice: Linking Intense Wildfire And The Melting Arctic

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Prepare to be baffled by what we don't know about eels

More than a century ago, all that people knew about European eels was that they lived in the rivers and streams for decades — until they swam out to the ocean and never returned. Eventually, tiny eels would show up and the cycle would start again. Where did the adult eels go? Whe ...  Show more

This common garden plant summons wasps as bodyguards

In our latest science news roundup: how nature adapts, for better or worse. When faced with pests, plants may not be able to run away – but that doesn’t mean they’re defenseless. Some have thorns or spines, others have poisonous leaves or berries, and still others have…elaborate ...  Show more

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