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Ecologically- and economically-rich coral reefs occur in very specific places on our planet.
New species finds include a succulent plant, worms and crustaceans near a hydrothermal vent and desert bees.
Latest News
Ring in the New Year with a couple of comets and a megamaser. Plus, we remember astrophysicist Vera Rubin.
Space Friday's news includes terrestrial planets' orientation, news from Gale Crater, and a bright star's meal.
This week's space news includes defending ourselves from asteroids and an exoplanet with a bejeweled sky.
The dwarf planet harbors water, which means it could harbor life!
Space Friday: Jupiter's big move and meteorites, Cassini's approaching finale, and a new dark matter survey.
Can't Miss
When diving in deep coral reefs, scientists breathe a mixture that includes helium.
The hard, reef-building corals are only one important group of these diverse animals.
Volunteers who monitor kelp forests can help the important ecosystems survive local and global threats.
Scientist Shannon Bennett and her team are studying how the Zika virus moved from Africa.
Creature of the Week
Gouldian finches are polymorphic, with three possible head color variations—black, yellow, or red.
