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Caspian Sea: Largest inland water body

By Live Science Staff published

This 'sea' is actually a salty lake, with no outlet to the ocean.

Rivers & Oceans
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Our Daily Planet: China's National Parks and Disappearing Lakes

By Brett Israel published

Today's Earth news headlines and links.

Planet Earth
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Lake Overflow Causes Panama Canal Shutdown

By Live Science Staff published

When nearby lakes get too much rain, Panama Canal must be shut down

Planet Earth
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Pyramid Lake, the Last Remnant of an Ancient Lake

By Live Science Staff published

Nevada lake is deepest remnant of ancient Lake Lahontan.

Planet Earth
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Parting of Red Sea Jibes With Natural Laws

By Brett Israel published

The science behind the Bible story.

Religion
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2nd Deepest Lake Now Warmer Than in Past 1,500 Years

By Live Science Staff published

Lake Tanganyika warmest since AD 500.

Climate Change
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Frigid Antarctica Loaded with Viruses

By Rachael Rettner published

A lake in Antarctica is home to a surprising number of viruses, a new study says.

Antarctica
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Why Have Sex? To Fend Off Parasites

By Kayla Christina King published

New research shows one way sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction: it protects against parasites

Sex
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Oldest Animal Fossils Found in Lakes, Not Oceans

By Charles Q. Choi published

Fossils discovered in a lake may force scientists to rethink where life began.

Fossils
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Mystery of Giant Ice Circles Resolved

By Jeremy Hsu published

Strange ice circles in a Siberian lake come from methane emissions, experts say.

Planet Earth
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