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As the climate warms, scientists expect animals and plants to move to cooler areas—uphill, toward the poles, or into deeper waters. But in a surprising twist, scientists have found that over a third ...

These stunning, prize-winning images of nature seen from above reveal a new perspective of our planet’s landscapes, oceans ...

A bold new quantum theory of gravity may finally bridge the long-standing rift between Einstein’s general relativity and quantum field theory. This potential “Theory of Everything” could answer some ...

Inside the Castle, near the south entrance, hangs a 19th-century photograph of some bison grazing on the National Mall. Alarmed about the dwindling bison herds, the Smithsonian's William T ...

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Now more than ever, as our communities process the trauma of this major disaster, reconnecting with nature can offer solace, perspective and renewal. Like us, Eaton Canyon will need time to heal.

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