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What Is a Flood and Why Is the Surge of Water So Dangerous?

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Flooding has claimed more lives than any other natural disaster. Find out how a gentle stream becomes a raging torrent.

6 Charts to Help Explain Climate Change

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The science is off the charts. Climate change is here and it's affecting the planet. We'll tell you how and where.

The Cooking Techniques Quiz

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Are you destined for "Top Chef" or more suited for "Worst Cooks in America?" Take this quiz to find out your culinary IQ when it comes to cooking techniques!

What Causes an Iceberg to Flip?

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Around 90 percent of an iceberg is under the water, but changing weight distribution caused by melting can make it flip.

NOAA's Argo Program Has Been Observing the Oceans for Two Decades

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NOAA's Argo program distributes floating observatories across the globe. Why? They collect data about the world's oceans that is critical to understanding the planet.

Dry Ice Burn: What Happens When You Touch Dry Ice?

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If you were to touch dry ice, it wouldn't be anything like touching water ice. So what's it like? Is it hot or cold? And would it leave a mark?

Are There Diamonds in the Ocean?

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Not all diamonds are found on dry land. Many turn up in sediments below the ocean's surface. You just have to know where to look.

Study Says 2035 Is Climate Change Point of No Return

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After 2035 it will be extremely unlikely we can stop Earth's temperature from rising enough to kick off a dangerous medley of global disasters.

Coqui Frog: Beloved in Puerto Rico, Not So Much in Hawaii

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If you've walked through a warm, humid forest in Puerto Rico or parts of Hawaii at dusk, you've likely heard the high-pitched "ko-kee" call of the coqui frog.

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