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Planting the Seed of Sustainable Farming: Op-Ed
By Suzy Friedman published
Can algal blooms be stopped with better farming?

What's the Longest Lake in the World?
By Live Science Staff published
The longest lake in the world is also a very popular place to live.

The Science of Rip Currents (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Swimmers risk getting dragged out to deep water by the currents.

Prehistoric Landslide Created Hidden Lake
By Charles Q. Choi published
Ancient disaster leaves traces in river's trout.

Flood Fears: Ferocious Alien Fish Will Spread into New Areas
By Jennifer Welsh published
The Asian carp might have a new foothold along the edges of the Mississippi and Missouri river basin, expanding their populations and infesting new bodies of water.

Invasion of the Body Snatching Algae
By Jennifer Welsh published
Algae invade the embryos of salamanders before they develop immune systems, providing oxygen to help them grow.

Europe's 'Sea of the Viennese'
By Live Science Staff published
Lakes has dried out and reformed more than 100 times.
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