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1. The Hidden Side of Wetlands

   Many people misunderstand wetlands. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Elena Castellanos•March 21, 2012

2. Wildfires: What to Know

   Here is what wildfires actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Marcus Oyelaran•March 21, 2012

3. Surprising Facts About Wetlands

   Here is what wetlands actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Jonah Whitfield•March 20, 2012

4. How Scientists Study Drought

   Many people misunderstand drought. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Grace Adeyemi•March 20, 2012

5. Microplastics and Recycling: What’s the Connection?

   Researchers have learned a lot about microplastics in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Elena Castellanos•March 20, 2012

6. Heat Waves vs. Ocean Currents: Key Differences

   Researchers have learned a lot about heat waves in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

   By Jonah Whitfield•March 19, 2012

7. Microplastics: What to Know

   Here is what microplastics actually involves, what the latest research says about it, and the practical details most people never hear about.

   By Grace Adeyemi•March 19, 2012

8. How Scientists Study Microplastics

   Many people misunderstand microplastics. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Marcus Oyelaran•March 18, 2012

9. Common Myths About Acid Rain

   Many people misunderstand acid rain. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

   By Grace Adeyemi•March 18, 2012

10. A Beginner’s Guide to Heat Waves

    Many people misunderstand heat waves. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Owen Pritchard•March 18, 2012

11. Recycling, Explained

    Many people misunderstand recycling. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Avery Lindqvist•March 17, 2012

12. Drought: Facts vs. Fiction

    Researchers have learned a lot about drought in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

    By Owen Pritchard•March 17, 2012

13. Common Myths About Coral Bleaching

    Many people misunderstand coral bleaching. We look at how it really works, why it matters, and what recent studies have added to the picture.

    By Nadia Kowalczyk•March 16, 2012

14. Ten Things to Know About Deforestation

    Researchers have learned a lot about deforestation in recent years. Here are the key findings, what they mean, and what is still unknown.

    By Grace Adeyemi•March 16, 2012