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A Farewell To Cassini, Our Friend At Saturn
In 13 years, the orbiter showed us lakes on Titan, geysers on Enceladus, and a new understanding of all things Saturn.
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How Hurricane Irma Could Affect Florida’s Endangered Species
Biologists wait to assess the damage done to a delicate ecosystem.
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Finding Fossils Under The Sea (Of Kansas)
Paleontologists are piecing together the bones of giant fish and ancient reptiles that inhabited North America’s since long-dried inland sea.
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When Dung Is What’s For Dinner
Dung and carrion beetles dine on pretty unsavory items. But this cleanup crew is essential for the world’s nutrient recycling.
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How Do We Study Ancient Americans?
Anthropologists use genetic information and found artifacts to piece together how the first Americans populated the continent.
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A Farewell To Cassini, Our Friend At Saturn
In 13 years, the orbiter showed us lakes on Titan, geysers on Enceladus, and a new understanding of all things Saturn.