Water
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Exotic crystals of 'ice 19' discovered
By Tom Metcalfe published
Scientists have identified the 19th form of water ice. The exotic, four-sided crystals of this rare ice variety, now dubbed ice XIX, form at ultra-low temperatures and ultra-high pressures.
Lakes beneath the Antarctic ice could be teeming with microbial life
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Heat from the Earth's interior may help sustain life in this bizarre environment.
Why is snow white?
By Tiffany Means published
Here's why snow is white and not clear like water or ice.
2 people die in shark attacks. How unusual is this?
By Patrick Pester published
Separate shark attacks in Hawaii and the eastern Caribbean leave two people dead. Experts say tragedies like this are rare relative to the number of people in the water.
Do camels really have water in their humps?
By Tyler Santora published
How do camels quench their thirst in the desert?
Bizarre 'ice volcanoes' erupt on Lake Michigan beach
By Nicoletta Lanese published
What are 'ice volcanoes,' and why are they erupting in Michigan?
Australian Hunters to Kill 10,000 Feral Camels from Helicopters Amid Worsening Drought
By Rafi Letzter published
The dry season is turning the pest creatures into dangerous competitors for limited water supplies.
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