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Whales Moving Into Thawed Arctic OceanWhales are pushing into new territory as the far north warms quicker than the rest of the planet and sea ice retreats.
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Tourists Chipping Away at Sea ShellsThe tongue-twisting woman who sold seashells by the seashore may have damaged the coastal ecosystem.
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Men, Beware of Killer ColdFrom 1999 to 2011, men accounted for nearly 70 percent of hypothermia-related deaths in the United States.
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1,900 Cyclones Whip the Arctic Every YearSanta's reindeer must navigate through approximately 1,900 cyclones per year in the Arctic.
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Riddle of Early Bird Migration Cracked -
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Kiwifruits' Freakish DNA History ExposedFuzzy, green-fleshed kiwifruit shares many genes with shiny, red tomatoes. Plus, the kiwifruit is a genetic freak with duplicated DNA.
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War or Peace May Doom Korean DMZ WildlifeThe wilderness in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea is home to wildlife that may not survive war or peace in the future.
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Entire Maldives Nation Becoming Biosphere ReserveThe entire Maldives, a nation of low-lying islands, pledges to become a sustainable reserve.
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Pirate Islands Turned to Treasure Islands for FishOnly a scurvy pirate would dare fish the forbidden waters of the Tortugas Ecological Reserve.
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Increase in Deadly Rains Linked to Climate ChangeRecent extreme rains may have been intensified by the rising global average temperature.
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In Photos: Animals That Get HighAll levels of the animal kingdom from flies to top predators indulge in drugs and alcohol. Sometimes humans even push intoxicants on the creatures.
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US Science Could Face Fiscal Cliff DoomSome 31,000 scientists could lose their jobs if politicians fail to compromise before the fiscal cliff.
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Where Does All That Food Come From?Even after this year's widespread drought, one place without "made in China" labels is the grocery store.
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Despite Hurricane, U.S. Still in DroughtFlooding from Hurricane Sandy has not relieved the drought in the Central and Southern U.S.
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Bison Benefit from Prairie Buy BackThe American Prairie Reserve organization is trying to buy back the sea of grass, one ranch at a time.
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KittyCam Catches Cats' Killer SideI CAN HAZ WILDLYFE?!?
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How Low Can You Go, Mississippi?Negative numbers mean the river is well below its average depth.
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Obama and Romney Ignoring Climate ChangeDespite an increase in Americans supporting the scientific conclusions behind climate change, the partisan issue will not likely play a major roll in the elections.
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McDonald's Seeks Pampered PigsAmerica's top fast food chain has demanded that farmers let their pigs out of gestation crates by 2022.
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Wanna Learn Marine Biology? There's an App for ThatThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary released the app, which features more than 1,300 images of animals.
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Mexico Passes Climate Change LawAs a volcano there spews ash and greenhouse gases, the people pledge to reduce emissions.
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Hurricane Heads-up for 2012The annual survey forecasts 10 named storms and 2 major hurricanes.
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Rare Dolphin Makes a Splash in Kiwi ParkA fascinating society of bottlenose dolphins have an extremely complex, free and open lifestyle.
