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World's largest iceberg is no more after being ripped apart in 'iceberg graveyard'
By Harry Baker published
Satellite images show fragments from the enormous iceberg A-76A dispersing near South Georgia island, where the previous world's largest iceberg also met its doom in 2020.

Fungi seem to 'sweat' to stay cool and scientists don't know why
By Ethan Freedman published
This discovery reveals a mostly unstudied but apparently universal aspect of fungal life.

8 ancient 'zombie viruses' that scientists have pulled from the melting permafrost
By Sascha Pare published
Scientists are discovering and resurrecting ancient viruses trapped in permafrost and frozen remains. Here are 8 'zombie' viruses that scientists have pulled from the permafrost.

Listen to the sounds of Pando, the largest living tree in the world
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Researchers are using sound to study Pando, the world's largest tree.

The oldest tree in the world (and the 7 runner-ups)
By Erik Ofgang published
From Prometheus and Methuselah to trees in remote forests of China, these are the most ancient known trees on Earth.

Science news this week: Sinking cities and tree of life mysteries
By Alexander McNamara published
May 27, 2023: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news over the past few days, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Over half of the world's largest lakes and reservoirs are losing water
By Kelly Oakes published
The amount lost in the last 30 years is equivalent to 17 Lake Meads — the largest reservoir in the U.S.

Manhattanhenge: What makes New York City's iconic sunset so special?
By Denise Chow last updated
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the setting sun is perfectly aligned with Manhattan's grid-patterned streets, occurs twice a year with a full sunset, and twice a year with a half sunset.

Antarctic currents supplying 40% of world's deep ocean with nutrients and oxygen slowing dramatically
By Sascha Pare published
These deep ocean tides supply almost half of the world's oceans with vital nutrients and oxygen, but melting ice shelves are slowing them down.

More than 5,000 new species found in 'pristine' deep-sea wilderness. But they could soon be wiped out.
By Harry Baker published
A new study cataloged all the species uncovered by research expeditions in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, which has become a potential hotspot for deep-sea mining.
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