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6 incredible tourist destinations that were endangered by war in 2017

The State Department has a full list of places on their website they discourage Americans from trav…

Michal Kranz   


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Deforestation and logging aren't just decimating the Amazon's forests. They're making them quieter.

Researchers recorded thousands of hours of chirps and grunts in the forest to assess its biodiversi…

Paola Rosa-Aquino   


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Dozens of strange and fascinating new species were recently discovered in a Southeast Asia jungle

In 2015 alone, at least 163 new species were discovered in the biodiversity hotspot of the Greater …

Kevin Loria   


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Venice is experiencing its most severe flooding in 50 years. Here are 15 photos of the city's extreme flooding

High-water season is back in Venice, Italy, where tourists and Venetians donned rubber boots and wa…

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A disconcerting ocean event could destroy one of our most promising sources of medicine

There have been five mass extinctions in earth's history, when some tragic event caused the number …

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UN report warns of climate-related mass extinctions, including the disappearance of penguins and polar bears

Half of our plant and animal species could be threatened if global temperatures rise 4 degrees Cels…

Aria Bendix   


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The 6th Mass Extinction Could Destroy The Future Of Medicine

There have been five mass extinctions in earth's history, when some tragic event caused the number …

Kevin Loria   


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6 ways humans are transforming Antarctica from a pristine preserve to a polluted wasteland

Antarctica is one of the most pristine places on Earth, yet it's changing rapidly due to human encr…

Rupendra Brahambhatt   


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Top 10 destinations to visit in India for nature and wildlife lovers in 2024

India, with its diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity, offers a plethora of opportunities for na…

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Creators Of Mysterious African 'Fairy Circles' Found

The termite theory is actually not new. Florida State University biologist Walter Tschinkel thought…

Dina Spector