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Bizarre giant viruses with tubular tentacles and star-like shells discovered in New England forest
By Kiley Price published
Giant viruses are much more diverse in shape and size than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.
Russian scientists have grown watermelons in the coldest place on Earth
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Scientists in Antarctica did the unimaginable: They grew a bounty of watermelons while living on the ice-cold continent.
Are legs more important than arms?
By Kiley Price published
Whether arms or legs are more important depends on the species and the environment.
Body of climber missing for nearly 40 years discovered in melting Swiss glacier
By Kiley Price published
The remains of a climber who went missing in 1986 were found peeking out of a melting glacier in the Swiss Alps.
Yellowstone's geysers at risk of extinction from climate change, tree skeletons reveal
By Sascha Pare published
In a warmer and drier climate, the groundwater that fuels Yellowstone's tallest active geyser could dwindle, resulting in less frequent eruptions and even extinction.
Predicting earthquakes is currently impossible. GPS data could help change that
By Kiley Price published
GPS data can track slight tremors underground that could help predict earthquakes two hours in advance.
Nematode resurrected from Siberian permafrost lay dormant for 46,000 years
By Sascha Pare published
The ancient nematode has lain dormant in a fossilized squirrel burrow since the late Pleistocene, revealing that these worms can survive for tens of thousands of years longer than thought.
One of the world's most active volcanoes is spewing out weird rings of smoke
By Harry Baker published
Dozens of circular loops made from smoke and volcanic gas are rising from a peculiar vent on Mount Etna every day.
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