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Ecologically- and economically-rich coral reefs occur in very specific places on our planet.
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A discovery of stone tools in the United Arab Emirates could provide evidence that modern humans left Africa earlier.
The US Geological Survey wants us to be prepared for severe flooding. Flooding that could cause more damage and be even deadlier than a large earthquake.
New evidence that the rise and fall of civilizations can be tied to dramatic changes in climate.
Scientists are finding ways to control a worm's movement and behavior-- with lasers!
New research into butterfly behavior shows gender roles can be reversed, given the right circumstances.
Researchers, using the Academy's collections, have discovered when avian pox arrived on the Galapagos Islands.
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