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The Arctic Ocean, once locked in a vault of thick, old ice, now is transforming at lightspeed. Temperatures there are ...

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Could toxic algae be nudging marine mammals—and perhaps humans—toward cognitive collapse? Dolphins keep turning up on Florida ...

Nikon's annual Small World competition showcases images of a world that humans can't usually see, as captured through the ...

From fluorescent ferns to sprawling neurons, this year’s winning photos reveal the structures and artistry of life seen through a microscope.

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Excess nutrients, warmer temperatures, and an increasing population are causing explosions of algae worldwide.

A toxic algae bloom continues to thrive in the Charles River less than a week before thousands of rowers arrive for the Head ...

The winners of the 51st annual Nikon Small World photo contest offer a glimpse at some of the tiniest—and most beautiful—parts of the natural world.

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Coccolithophores, tiny planktonic architects of Earth’s climate, capture carbon, produce oxygen, and leave behind geological ...