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The world's deepest known undersea hot springs are anchored in an enormous gash in the Caribbean seafloor some five kilometers beneath the waves. Read more

What's the Coral Sea Without Coral?

Posted by Sarah Simpson 18 HOURS AGO | 0

Concerned citizens of the world have until Feb. 24 to speak out about changes needed to protect the Coral Sea's most precious resources. Read more

Will 2012 Be the Year of the Whale?

Posted by Kieran Mulvaney 20 HOURS AGO | 0

Whalewatchers are thrilled by unexpected sightings off the coasts of Hawaii, Alaska, California, and Washington. Read more

The Rena: Stranded, Broken and Dangerous: Photos

Posted Mon Jan 9, 2012 05:00 PM ET | 0

After striking a reef, the 774-foot cargo ship Rena, became stranded resulting in a logistical and environmental disaster. Read more

Which Volcanoes Will Erupt in the New Year?

Posted by Sarah Simpson Mon Jan 9, 2012 03:30 PM ET | 0

Sicily's Mt. Etna rang in the New Year with a new eruption. Here's a look at some others that may wake up this year. Read more

Which Volcanoes Will Erupt in the New Year?

Vacuums May Stir Up Air Pollution

Posted by Emily Sohn Mon Jan 9, 2012 07:47 AM ET | 0

They aren't just sucking in dirt. They may also be spewing out unwanted material. Read more

Not All Meteors the Same

Posted Mon Jan 9, 2012 07:14 AM ET | 0

Different meteor types hit the Earth in different ways, creating flashes across the night sky or raining gently to the ground. Read more

Grounded Cargo Ship Breaks Apart on NZ Reef

Posted Sun Jan 8, 2012 08:57 AM ET | 0

A cargo ship grounded off the New Zealand coast split in two, spilling sea containers and debris and sparking fears of a fresh oil spill Read more

Coffee Cup Alerts Mount Rainier Campers

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Fri Jan 6, 2012 03:57 PM ET | 0

When a helicopter pilot needed to alert several Mount Rainier campers that a deadly attacker was on the run, he used a low-tech solution: coffee cups. Read more

Florida Python Invasion Could Spread

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Jan 6, 2012 02:09 PM ET | 0

Saltwater can't be counted on for isolating python populations. Read more

Can Fracking Cause Quakes?

Posted by Eric Niiler Fri Jan 6, 2012 01:54 PM ET | 0

Direct links between the gas extraction process and quakes in Ohio and Oklahoma point to a seismological side effect. Read more

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Where Does Your Chicken Come From?

Posted by Talal Al-Khatib Fri Jan 6, 2012 10:49 AM ET | 0

In its first season, Portlandia created an instantly iconic piece asking a waitress what the life of the chicken they were about to order was like. So, we thought we'd ask, too. Read more