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Nathaniel B. Palmer, a U.S. Icebreaker, May Have Sailed Its Last Expedition

The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.

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Tracking the Aftermath From Erin on the Ocean

Meteorologists piece together the aftereffects in a hurricane’s path, and look ahead to potential future storms.

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The Climate Factors Driving Hurricane Erin

Global warming is changing the way storms behave.

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A Miles-Long Cave in Kentucky Was a Smelly Disaster. Now It’s Spectacular.

Hidden River Cave was once filled with heavy metals and sewage that made the surrounding town smell awful. After a cleanup, it became a tourist draw.

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In Ohio, a Solar Co-Op Helps Families Go Solar for Less

A group of homeowners worked together to navigate the process of installing rooftop solar systems, saving time and money in the process.

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These Bats Like to Give Hugs and Play With Bugs

Rare footage of spectral bats, known also as great false vampire bats, revealed animals with a cuddly, social side.

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Origami Bloom Patterns Could Help Build Folding Structures in Space

Bloom patterns could be useful, as engineers build folding structures to send to outer space. They’re also very pretty.

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Will Oil Demand Peak Soon? Trump Administration Doesn’t Want to Hear It.

It is lashing out at the world’s leading energy organization for saying oil and gas use could start declining as the world pivots to cleaner alternatives.

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Cases of Mosquito-Borne Chikungunya Virus Are Surging Globally: What to Know

Chikungunya, which can disable victims for years, is spreading rapidly, including in China and other places that have not seen it before.

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These Majestic Seabirds Never Stop Pooping

Streaked shearwaters keep a very regular rhythm throughout their daily foraging flights, shedding about 5 percent of their body mass every hour.

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