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Scientists reveal why current carbon offset programs fail to cut emissions and propose better nature-based climate solutions.

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Scientists using satellite data discovered a record-breaking lightning bolt that stretched 515 miles from Texas to Kansas ...

Male leopard seals in Antarctica sing underwater songs with patterns strikingly similar to human nursery rhymes.

Scientists discovered thriving deep-sea communities powered by chemicals in ocean trenches over 31,000 feet deep.

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Climate change may cut rainfall across the tropics by slowing a key Atlantic current, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods.

Researchers explore if Ancient Roman concrete can boost modern sustainability, revealing lower air pollution and longer-lasting structures.

Date seeds from 2,000 years ago germinate in Israel, revealing ancient varieties that could help combat climate change.

A massive DNA study reveals how genes shape your sense of smell and offers new clues about brain health and Alzheimer's risk.

Discover how wildlife in U.S. national parks responded to the 2020 COVID shutdowns, based on GPS tracking data.