The valuable—and flavorful fish is a favorite of sushi chefs around the world. But the very popularity of bluefin tuna could mean its doom.
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Planetary Census: Hundreds of Billions in the Milky Way?
A generation ago he had never detected even a single planet orbiting a distant star. Now the population has exploded
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2012 Was the Hottest Year in U.S. History. And Yes — It’s Climate Change
Last year was the hottest ever for the continental U.S. — and it wasn’t even close. Just in case you needed more evidence that the climate really is changing
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Adapt or Die: Why the Environmental Buzzword of 2013 Will Be Resilience
Memories of Superstorm Sandy are already fading — and with them, political will to adapt to the growing threat posed by global warming. But the need is greater than ever to establish resilient societies, cities and economies in …
Big Brains: What You and (Some) Guppies Have in Common
It can be awfully expensive to maintain an oversized brain—and the body pays for that.
An All-Wet Meteorite Arrives from Mars
An artifact from space provides more evidence of the Red Planet’s watery past
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Mr. Green Jeans: Levi’s Detoxifies Its Supply Chain
After coming under fire from a major environmental group, Levi Strauss moves to clean up its production process. Will other clothing manufacturers follow suit?
Window on Infinity: Pictures from Space
From a glorious view of Saturn to the Geminid meteor shower, view our monthly roundup of cosmic highlights from December 2012.
Volcanoes on Venus? New Clues, and Mysteries, About Earth’s Boiling Twin
The evidence: A sharp decline in detected sulfur dioxide on the surface of Venus. The culprit: A volcanic eruption, caught in the act?
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A Rig Accident off Alaska Shows the Dangers of Extreme Energy
A drilling rig runs aground off the Alaska coast, underscoring the dangers of Arctic drilling