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Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?
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Permafrost across the globe is rapidly melting. What could this mean for the future of the planet?
Siberia's Batagaika Crater Just Keeps Growing, and That's Not Good
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It's known as the "Gateway to Hell" and while it might not actually get you there, what it will unleash if it keeps thawing could truly be hellish.
Popping a Lawn Bubble Is Like Popping a Zit
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You've probably never seen one, but it looks like a waterbed in your yard. And trust us, if you do see one, you'll have an impulse to pop it.
These Arctic Squirrels Repeat Puberty Every Year of Their Lives
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How does hibernation affect the life cycle of the Arctic ground squirrel? This HowStuffWorks article looks at the impact on male puberty.
Is a Woolly Mammoth Clone Even Possible?
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The woolly mammoth: an iconic extinct species that once roamed the vast arctic tundra during the last ice age. These colossal creatures disappeared thousands of years ago, but now, scientists are working to bring them back.
What are natural gas hydrates?
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What are natural gas hydrates? Learn what natural gas hydrates are in this article.
142-year-old Seed Experiment Continues to Amaze
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How long can seeds last underground and still be capable of germinating? One botanist set out to discover this 142 years ago, and his experiment is still running.
What's the difference between a mammoth and a mastodon?
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Mammoths and mastodons have a few significant differences. Learn more about the difference between the prehistoric animals at HowStuffWorks.
Genetic Analysis Shakes Up Elephant Family Tree, Raising Conservation Issues
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new genetic analysis clarifying the evolutionary relationships between five modern and extinct elephant species.
Where Is the Coldest City in the World?
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If you're looking for a place to live and you don't mind some seriously frosty winters, you have plenty of options to choose from. But some places endure more than a few blustery months, and no parka or insulated mittens will feel like enough. Those are contenders for the title of coldest city in the world.