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Watch These Orcas Smash a Giant Dead Fish to Pieces—Just for Kicks
The ramming behavior might help younger orcas more easily digest their food, while also allowing other orcas to have a little fun, researchers say.
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Volcanoes Started Earth’s ‘Great Dying.’ This Unexpected Plant Made It Worse
Sometimes, the most unexpected combinations can drive the worst natural disasters.
Tropical Storm Bertha Is Arriving at the Worst Possible Time
Scorching heat will arrive in the wake of Tropical Storm Bertha, potentially creating a dangerous situation for anyone without power.
Earth’s Oceans Are Rapidly Losing Oxygen. It Could Destabilize the Planet
Human activity is draining oxygen from marine waters, and it's past time to take this crisis seriously.
A Rare Atlantic Niña Is Emerging Amid a Super El Niño. Here’s What That Means
This phenomenon has only occurred five times within the last four decades.
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Is Pouring Into the US. Here’s What to Expect
Hundreds of fires are burning out of control, and several factors could help bring more smoke to the U.S. for days or even weeks to come.
Scientists Found Gold in the Most Ironic Place Possible
Geologists found what they call “invisible gold” hidden within a surprising mineral near undersea hydrothermal vents.
Scientists Finally Solved the Mystery of Earth’s ‘Great Dying.’ It’s Bad News for Our Future
The greatest mass extinction of all time was triggered by climatic conditions that are beginning to reappear today, scientists warn.
