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The Natural World

Climate change: 'Forever plant' seagrass faces uncertain futureA seagrass that's one of the world's most powerful weapons against climate change is under threat from warming waters.

Revisit the inspiration for 'Avatar's' alien landscape with a ride up the world's tallest outdoor elevatorThe Zhangjiajie National Forest Park in Hunan, China is famed for its towering, pillar-like karst formations. One of the fastest and easiest ways to view them is by riding up the world's tallest outdoor elevator.

Maple trees offer most protection from harmful UVA species of maple tree gives the best protection from damaging sunlight, a study suggests.

The trees that survived the bombing of HiroshimaHow a message of hope and peace is being spread by trees still growing 75 years later.

Massive mystery holes appear in Siberian tundra — and could be linked to climate changeThe dramatic 30-meter (100-feet) deep hole in Western Siberia is the latest of several to have formed in the region since 2014. Scientists think the craters are formed by an explosive buildup of methane gas but there is still a lot they don't know.

New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'They say their system could have given 16 hours warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019.

Capturing outback storms after years of droughtAn Australian photographer says it feels "amazing" to capture spectacular images of long-absent storms.

Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its corals since 1995Every type of coral has declined since 1995 because of climate change, an Australian study finds.

Dams played key role in limiting sea level riseHuge dam projects that came on stream in the 1970s substantially slowed the rate of sea level rise.

Great Barrier Reef: Scientists find reef taller than Empire State BuildingStanding 500m (1,640ft) tall, the "blade-like" reef was found off Australia's far north.

Hundreds of sewage leaks detected thanks to AISoftware originally used to diagnose genetic disorders can detect sewage spills, experts say.

'World's ugliest orchid' tops list of new discoveriesScientists find 156 new plants and fungi, including six new species of toadstool in British woodlands.

Scientists solve a thorny problem: Applications for citrus groves''Why do plants have thorns?'' is an easy question: The thorns help protect against hungry animals that like to munch on the plants. ''Where do thorns come from?'' is a more complicated question -- but scientists have found an answer. Their insight may help change the way oranges and other crops are grown.

Citizen science taps into public's love of treesResearch projects involving the public can raise awareness but are less useful for delivering hard data.

Derwent Pulse art project will light up riverUp to 1,000 pulsating lights navigated by GPS will cascade down the River Derwent in a major public art project.

Aerial photos capture 'tree of life' structures in Norfolk and SuffolkMike Page says his images of the spectacular patterns capture a moment in time.

In Pictures: Mount Etna eruption lights up Sicily's night skyEtna's hot lava fountains and orange plumes of ash illuminate the Sicilian night sky.

Fly-through of the deepest oceanJim Gardner from the US Center for Coastal and Ocean Mapping explains how he has created the most extensive survey of the Mariana Trench to date.

What wobbling rocks tell us about nuclear safetyHow precariously balanced rocks will inform the earthquake hazards faced by critical infrastructure.

Saving the nation's seeds from extinctionThe incredible history of the UK's heirloom plants and why they're set to make a comeback.

Wildfires fueled by climate change threaten toxic Superfund sitesBlazes at the imperiled hazardous waste sites could release toxins ranging from acid mine drainage to radioactive smoke.

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