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This holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree.
New Study Sheds Light on How Much Methane is Produced from Arctic Lakes and Wetlands
When it comes to greenhouse gases, methane is one the biggest contributors.
Unprecedented Conservation Triumph: Saiga Antelope Return From the Red List
The Red List status of the Saiga antelope has been changed from Critically Endangered to Near Threatened, thanks to effective national and international conservation efforts.
More Than 44,000 Species Now Threatened With Extinction
In its latest accounting, the International Union for Conservation of Nature finds that more than 44,000 species worldwide are threatened with extinction.
MIT Researchers Observe a Hallmark Quantum Behavior in Bouncing Droplets
In our everyday classical world, what you see is what you get. A ball is just a ball, and when lobbed through the air, its trajectory is straightforward and clear.