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Why poodles are so often misunderstood

Get past the haircut and remember this: Poodles are incredibly smart and athletic.




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A deaf and blind poodle found her way home after escaping from a hawk's clutches

A tiny poodle named Porschia not only escaped a hawk's clutches, but made it back home again.




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Dogs 'see' the world through their noses

With their vomeronasal organ and many, many olfactory receptor cells, dogs 'see' the world through their sense of smell.




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Pets are being abandoned in China because of the coronavirus lockdown

The coronavirus outbreak is affecting China's dogs and cats, which are increasingly being left to fend for themselves.




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The drive-in movie theater may be just the cure for lockdown fatigue

After years in decline, drive-ins are prospering amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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You can still find moments of awe and wonder stuck at home

There are lots of ways to be experience awe through everyday things — even from your couch, and even during coronavirus lockdown.




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6 questions pet owners are asking during the COVID-19 pandemic

From veterinary visits to buying dog food, pet owners have questions about how to keep their pets healthy and safe during the coronavirus pandemic.




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John Kerry: 'We need your help'

On a group phone call tonight, Senator Kerry implores young organizers to push their senators on the climate bill. 'We have to hold our politicians accountable.



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Heat wave hits Greenland, melting 11 billion tons of ice

Greenland's ice sheet is melting so fast it lost 11 billion tons of ice in just a day.



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July was the hottest month ever recorded on Earth

July 2019 was the planet's warmest month since record-keeping began in 1880, according to NOAA.



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The legend of Skeleton Lake just got weirder

In 850 A.D., those gathered around a glacial lake perished from one of nature's most deadly phenomena. Or so we thought. New evidence deepens the mystery.



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To fight climate change, we may have to return to the age of airships

New research suggests zeppelins could replace cargo ships at a fraction of the pollution.



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What happened to those delightfully cool summer nights?

Climate change is to blame for the loss of cool summer evenings.



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For the first time in 360 years, some compasses will actually be right

In the U.K., magnetic north and true north are about to be in perfect alignment.



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Hurricane Dorian crawls up the Southeast coast

Residents of the coastal Southeast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian as this slow-moving storm moves north.



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How to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian

People in the Bahamas are in need of food, water and other emergency supplies after Hurricane Dorian.



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How do hurricanes affect birds?

Research project BirdCast tracks how hurricanes modify birds' migrations over the Atlantic.



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We're only now getting a hint of Dorian's impact (Photos)

Hurricane Dorian was the strongest storm to ever make landfall in the Bahamas. These photos show the destruction.



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The most extreme bolts of lightning strike in winter

Lightning "superbolts" are most common in winter and hit most frequently over water.



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8 things you didn't know about the autumnal equinox

If you've ever wondered what hamsters and the French Revolution have to do with the first day of fall, we've got the answers.



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Bizarre autumn snowstorm blasts western U.S.

While parts of the country were still sweltering, the West was hit by a weekend snowfall.



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Whatever happened to autumn?

Between record-setting summer temperatures and a brutal winter forecast, fall seems to be the odd man out.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why lightning is so much deadlier for animals than it is for humans

For four-legged creatures, lightning strikes create an especially lethal ground current.



  • Climate & Weather

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These are the big cities where carbon emissions are already dropping

30 of the world's largest cities have reduced greenhouse gas emissions.



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Massive winter storm heads for the Plains

Record-setting blizzard called Winter Storm Aubrey is expected to hit the midsection of the U.S., from Colorado to Minnesota.



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What is a stormquake?

Massive storms often trigger earthquake-like seismic activity on the sea floor.



  • Climate & Weather

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Expect a mostly mild winter — but mild doesn't mean no surprises, says NOAA

The 2019-2020 winter forecast will likely be milder-than-average, says NOAA, disagreeing with the almanacs' forecasts.



  • Climate & Weather

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15 spectacular shots from Weather Photographer of the Year contest

The Royal Meteorological Society, in association with WeatherPro, announces the winners of the 2019 Weather Photographer of the Year competition.



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What is a waterspout?

Waterspouts are tornadoes over water that are usually formed by developing rain clouds.



  • Climate & Weather

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Waterlogged Venice reels from highest tide in 50 years

More than 85% of Venice is submerged as high tides swept into the city, with locals and tourists scrambling for safety.



  • Climate & Weather

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See how much Arctic ice has vanished over the last 25 years

NASA's video shows drastic amounts of arctic ice disappearing over the last 25 years.



  • Climate & Weather

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Sinking temperatures jumpstart winter transformation of Yellowstone waterfall

Osprey Falls at Yellowstone National Park is starting to freeze as this video shows.



  • Climate & Weather

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Snow turns Sedona into winter wonderland

A snowstorm in Sedona, Arizona, turned the place known for its red rocks into a winter wonderland.



  • Climate & Weather

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Greenland's ice sheet briefly hosted the world's tallest waterfall

Cambridge researchers studying the event say the waterfall in Greenland measured roughly 1,000 meters tall.



  • Climate & Weather

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This time-lapse video makes clear how Alaska's glaciers are changing

A new time-lapse video shows Earth's glaciers in Alaska and the Yukon melting at an accelerated pace.



  • Climate & Weather

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Why it's so hard to predict snowfall accurately

From temperature to location, so many factors can impact snowfall.



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Watch water bubbles become snow globes

A photographer in Montana filmed bubbles freezing in winter weather, and they resemble snow globes.



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What is a 'bombogenesis'?

A bombogenesis or bomb cyclone is used to describe a nasty storm that rapidly intensifies. Here's what one looks like.



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2019 was the second-hottest year on record, ending the hottest decade on Earth

Earth just had its hottest decade on record but scientists warn the warming trends will continue.



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Massive U.S. snowstorm births a 'snow dragon' in Maine

Video shows a dragon made of snow with fireworks coming out of it as a massive snowstorm moves through the northern U.S.



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Watch as much-needed rain pours through Western Australia

Video shows rainstorms rolling over Western Australia, dumping rain on areas affected by bushfires.



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The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm

The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.



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What Earth would look like without oceans

A re-edited NASA simulation shows what Earth would look like if our oceans drained away.



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What is thundersnow?

Hearing thunder during a snowstorm is uncommon. Here's what to expect if you witness the rare weather event.



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Lake Erie winds transform houses into tawny ice palaces

Freezing winds from Lake Erie turned houses into ice after two days of gale-force winds.



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Half the world's beaches could be gone by the end of this century

Scientists call for quick action to save beaches from climate change. Beaches offer protection from extreme weather events.



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8 things to know about the vernal equinox

What do eggs, shamrocks and monuments have to do with the first day of spring?



  • Climate & Weather

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Why did Ecuador's largest waterfall disappear?

A highlight of the landscape in Ecuador's Cayambe Coca Park, the San Rafael waterfall is now little more than a trickle.



  • Climate & Weather

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Greenhouse gases could fall to levels not seen since WWII

Researchers are predicting a massive drop in carbon emissions this year, levels last experienced around World War II.



  • Climate & Weather

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7 ways to prep your feet for summer

It’s sandal season! These tips for fixing dry heels, brightening yellow nails, picking the right sandals and more will help you prep your feet for summer.



  • Natural Beauty & Fashion