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5 Surprising Facts About Lakes
By Becky Oskin published
New and surprising facts from a recent count of Earth's lakes.

Dead Volcano, Dying Lake Seen from Space (Photo)
By Stephanie Pappas published
A large salt lake once surrounded the cone of an extinct volcano in Iran. Today, the lake is a fraction of its former self, and Iran's government is taking action to save it.

Planting the Seed of Sustainable Farming: Op-Ed
By Suzy Friedman published
Can algal blooms be stopped with better farming?

What's the Longest Lake in the World?
By Live Science Staff published
The longest lake in the world is also a very popular place to live.

The Science of Rip Currents (Infographic)
By Ross Toro published
Swimmers risk getting dragged out to deep water by the currents.

Prehistoric Landslide Created Hidden Lake
By Charles Q. Choi published
Ancient disaster leaves traces in river's trout.

Flood Fears: Ferocious Alien Fish Will Spread into New Areas
By Jennifer Welsh published
The Asian carp might have a new foothold along the edges of the Mississippi and Missouri river basin, expanding their populations and infesting new bodies of water.
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