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Lake Overflow Causes Panama Canal Shutdown
By Live Science Staff published
When nearby lakes get too much rain, Panama Canal must be shut down

Pyramid Lake, the Last Remnant of an Ancient Lake
By Live Science Staff published
Nevada lake is deepest remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan.

Parting of Red Sea Jibes With Natural Laws
By Brett Israel published
The science behind the Bible story.

2nd Deepest Lake Now Warmer Than in Past 1,500 Years
By Live Science Staff published
Lake Tanganyika warmest since AD 500.

Frigid Antarctica Loaded with Viruses
By Rachael Rettner published
A lake in Antarctica is home to a surprising number of viruses, a new study says.

Why Have Sex? To Fend Off Parasites
By Kayla Christina King published
New research shows one way sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction: it protects against parasites

Oldest Animal Fossils Found in Lakes, Not Oceans
By Charles Q. Choi published
Fossils discovered in a lake may force scientists to rethink where life began.

Mystery of Giant Ice Circles Resolved
By Jeremy Hsu published
Strange ice circles in a Siberian lake come from methane emissions, experts say.
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