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Scientists alarmed after analyzing Great Lakes for 2025 report: 'Michiganders share a remarkable ... responsibility'

The Great Lakes, a group of five large freshwater lakes in the northern Midwest, are undergoing numerous changes due to human ...
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Scary video shows reckless tourists' close call with massive wild animal: 'I really don't get why they run'

This viral video of a bison encounter at Yellowstone shows why it's crucial to respect wildlife and keep a safe distance.
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New research uncovers concerning threat lurking in suburban backyards: 'Can have severe consequences'

Raccoons may look harmless, but they carry a hidden threat: a parasitic roundworm that can infect humans and wildlife.
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Officials celebrate near-completion of $20 million project in crucial US waterways: 'Progress has been excellent'

San Francisco is finishing up a multimillion-dollar restoration project in the South Bay, where it's been restoring abandoned ...
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Scientists discover unexpected allies in fight against major human health risk: 'Until now, we did not know'

In a heavily polluted mangrove forest, a population of fiddler crabs is thriving — and changing the way scientists think ...
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Experts thrilled after capturing photos of rare creatures in US wildlife preserve: 'We can almost not believe it'

Birdwatchers and avian experts have rejoiced after one of the rarest birds in the United States was spotted at a wildlife ...
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Pet owner captures unbelievable drone footage of dog's close encounter with shark: 'Absolutely stunning'

A pet dog wading in shallow ocean waters received a terrifying surprise when it suddenly found itself face to face with a ...
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Driver stunned after seemingly unprovoked road rage incident: 'Anyone else experiencing this?'

Others have experienced similarly unlucky situations. Several commenters described being flipped off, aggressively tailgated, ...
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Residents alarmed after spotting wild predators in quiet neighborhood: 'An unusual event'

One Chicago resident was greeted by a surprise appearance from a predator for a recent coyote sighting in Chicago.
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Gardener shares stunning video of unexpected backyard visitor: 'She's a beauty'

A gardener on TikTok shared a video of a black racer snake roaming through their yard, showing how beautiful and beneficial ...
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Scientists unveil designs for new facility that could provide limitless energy: 'Will change humanity forever'

Scientists have unveiled a design for a fusion power plant that could bring a clean energy source closer to reality.
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Aerial photos reveal breathtaking magnitude of critical technology blanketing vast region: 'It's hard to grasp the scale'

Some of the most captivating images include an agrivoltaics site where sheep graze in the Tala Desert, a massive solar farm in the Daliang mountains, wind turbines appearing in the background of a ...