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How Water Works
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Water is the most essential element to life on Earth. Learn about water, the properties of water and find out how the water cycle operates.
How the Salton Sea Became an Eco Wasteland
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The Salton Sea, California's largest inland lake, and the area that surrounds it - once hotspots for tourism and wildlife - have essentially become ghost towns. The lake's evaporation has now become a ticking ecological time bomb with real world consequences.
Giant VW-sized Turtles Once Prowled South American Waters
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Stupendemys geographicus, a prehistoric turtle the size of a small car, once roamed the soupy pre-Amazonian waters of South America.
Axolotl Diet: What Do Captive Axolotls Eat?
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The axolotl diet is a key part of keeping these aquatic salamanders healthy and thriving in captivity.
How did the bald eagle get delisted as an endangered species?
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Bald eagle conservation became crucial in saving America's national symbol. Learn how bald eagle conservation efforts took 40 years to delist this bird.
Do Japanese monkeys season their food?
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Japanese monkeys seasoning food might sound odd, but some use saltwater for taste. Learn how researchers discovered Japanese monkeys seasoning food.
6 Things to Know About Well Water Before Digging
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Many homes in rural parts of the U.S. rely on well water rather than city water. But well water has pros and cons that city people may never have considered.
10 Biggest Sharks in the World
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Sharks: They are the stuff of legend and the stuff of nightmares. But which are the biggest? Here are the top 10.
Desalination Plants: The Future of a Sustainable Water Supply
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Desalination is the process of removing the salt from seawater, which turns the water into fresh drinking water. Learn about desalination.
What's Up With This Brain-shaped Blob Found in a Canadian Lagoon?
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What's a bryozoan colonial organism doing so far afield? Learn more about the magnificent bryozoan in this HowStuffWorks article.