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Saharan dust feeds Amazon rainforest, perfectly
Phosphorus carried in Saharan dust to the Amazon rainforest each year turns out to be just enough to replace that lost from the rainforest due to rain and flooding.
February 24, 2015
Buddhist statue has a mummy inside
The mummy inside this statue - which was found in China - appears to be a man 30 to 50 years old. He was apparently buried alive inside a chamber while meditating.
February 24, 2015
Does dark matter cause mass extinctions?
As we journey around the galaxy, our solar system might regularly interact with dark matter, which might dislodge Oort cloud comets and boost heat in Earth's core.
February 24, 2015
High risk for future U.S. megadroughts
The U.S. Southwest and Central Plains are at high risk for a megadrought later this century if greenhouse gas concentrations continue to rise, says a new study.
February 21, 2015
Filmmakers look to world’s loneliest whale
The whale sings in a sound frequency that is so unusual, no other whales will respond. Filmmakers Josh Zeman and Adrian Grenier want to find it, and make a film about it.
February 21, 2015
Map shows loudest, quietest places in U.S.
A new map created by the National Parks Service. Dark blue areas are the most quiet, light yellow are the loudest. Have a look.
February 19, 2015
Comma-like shape of February nor’easter
Satellite view of February 14-15 blizzard that hit the U.S northeast. As of February 17, Boston snow was deeper than in all but two locations in Alaska.
February 18, 2015
Oldest albatross Wisdom lost her egg
Wisdom – world’s oldest known, banded, wild bird at an estimated age of 63 – laid a new egg in late 2014. Now nature reminds us that life and death go hand in hand.
February 15, 2015
Incredible! Watch great blue heron swallow huge fish
You may have seen a snake swallow a big animal, but have you ever seen a bird do it?
February 15, 2015
Lifeform of the week: From cacao tree to chocolate valentine
Nothing says "I love you" like roasted and pulverized cacao beans, better known as chocolate.
February 14, 2015
