Andrea Mustain
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Antarctic Explorer's Last Words: 100 Years Ago Today
By Andrea Mustain published
Already plagued by trouble, the men knew the end was near.

Deep-Sea Experts Cheer Cameron's Historic Dive
By Andrea Mustain published
Scientists welcome deep-sea dive for myriad reasons.

Teeny Scorpion Discovered in Surprising Spot
By Andrea Mustain published
This little predator was hard to find.

Mariana Trench Expedition Peers Deep into Earth
By Andrea Mustain published
This expedition is looking deeper than James Cameron will go.

Do Record High Temps Mean a Scorching Summer is Ahead?
By Andrea Mustain published
Will the hot weather stick?

Satellite Sees 'Strongest Tornadoes in Years' Strike Texas
By Andrea Mustain published
Forecasters had been eyeing the burgeoning storm for days before the tornadoes hit.

Achoo! Why Is The Pollen So Bad Right Now?
By Andrea Mustain published
Warm and early spring might be making you feel bad.

Monarch Butterfly Numbers Take a Hit
By Andrea Mustain published
Drought forced down numbers, and some saw it coming.

Eco-Tourism May Be Good News for Sharks
By Andrea Mustain published
Even free meals couldn't keep sharks from their wild wanderings.

'Avatar' Director James Cameron to Attempt Deepest Dive
By Andrea Mustain published
Dive would mark only second time humans have visited deepest place on Earth.

Spotted Shark Discovered Near Galapagos
By Andrea Mustain published
These dainty sharks are found only near the famed islands.

Underwater Nursery Tends Endangered Corals
By Andrea Mustain published
Coral thrives, and is returned to hard-hit ecosystems.

Sharks' Awesome, Eerie Beauty Captured in Dive Photo
By Andrea Mustain published
Scientist's image makes swimming with sharks look appealing.

Little Green 'Aliens' Invading Antarctica
By Andrea Mustain published
Global warming will likely make it worse, research suggests.

World's Second-Biggest Fish Tracked to Surprising Locale
By Andrea Mustain published
Gentle giants tracked far out to sea, and down into the deep.

Arctic Seas Surprisingly Alive in Winter
By Andrea Mustain published
Even in the cold and dark of winter, life hums away, researchers say.

Man 'Born to Explore' Takes TV Viewers to Untouched Morocco
By Andrea Mustain published
Take a trip to one of the most isolated villages in Morocco, a place where foreigners have never set foot.

Snow Artist Photographs Flakes Up Close
By Andrea Mustain published
These nature-made snow crystals will put your grade-school efforts to shame.

New Colorful Lizard Surprises Scientists in Andes
By Andrea Mustain published
These tiny reptiles also appear to enjoy taking late-night swims.

Diving Mountains: Can They Stop, or Start, Earthquakes?
By Andrea Mustain published
Seamounts get dragged under the surface by subducting plates.

World's Tiniest Chameleon Discovered
By Andrea Mustain published
Four new species of tiny chameleon lizards have been discovered in Madagascar.

Wild Valentines: Zoo Animals Enjoy Sweet (and Kinda Gross) Treats
By Andrea Mustain published
Don't try out these gifts on your human beloved.

Success! Russian Team Breaches Buried Antarctic Lake
By Andrea Mustain published
A drill has gone through 2 miles of ice to reach subglacial Lake Vostok.
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