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Sorry, paleo fans, science says carbs helped make your brain big
A new study shows that carbs were essential in human brain development. Pass the French fries, scientists!
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What’s there to see at the bottom of the ocean? More than you’d think
We know more about the moon than the deep sea. National Geographic explorer David Gruber wants to change that.
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What’s it like to be at home on the ocean? Ask a fisherman
Tele Aadsen fishes for salmon in southeast Alaska, which means she is up close and personal with the sea every day.
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Sunspot science throws wrench in favorite climate denialism claim
A new study shows that sunspot activity has not, in fact, increased in recent decades.
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EPA turned this river orange by dumping 3 million gallons of mine sludge into it
A normally clear Rocky Mountain river is now the color of baby shit. Thanks, EPA!
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How your pot habit is making California’s drought worse
"The green rush" may be good for stoners, but it's not so good for the land.
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How dirty is your air? This map shows you
See air pollution problem spots in the U.S. and the world, and see the locations of the dirtiest power plants. Hint: They're not unrelated.
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Chart: All the emissions, state by state
New tools for visualizing greenhouse gas emissions make it easier than ever to understand the lay of the land.
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Welcome to hell on Earth: Mideast edition
A city in Iran hit 165 degrees last week -- and the rest of the region isn't faring much better.
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10 ways to travel sustainably — and have a great vacation
Step one: Eat the bizarre food.
