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1. The Hidden Side of Heat Waves

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

   By Theo Nakamura•January 25, 2012

2. How Scientists Study Wildfires

   What causes the changes linked to wildfires, how recycling fits in, and which simple facts make the whole topic much easier to understand.

   By Theo Nakamura•January 25, 2012

3. Questions People Ask About Heat Waves

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

   By Priya Ramanathan•January 24, 2012

4. Everything You Need to Know About Heat Waves

   From the basics to the newest findings, this guide explains heat waves in plain language and clears up a few of the most common myths.

   By Lucia Ferreira•January 24, 2012

5. The Science Behind Drought

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

   By Marcus Oyelaran•January 23, 2012

6. Heat Waves: Facts vs. Fiction

   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 Theo Nakamura•January 23, 2012

7. Surprising Facts About Ocean Currents

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

   By Lucia Ferreira•January 23, 2012

8. What Experts Say 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 Theo Nakamura•January 22, 2012

9. New Research on 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 Grace Adeyemi•January 22, 2012

10. Questions People Ask About 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 Theo Nakamura•January 21, 2012

11. The Science Behind 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 Samuel Brightwater•January 21, 2012

12. How Heat Waves and Ocean Currents Are Linked

    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 Nadia Kowalczyk•January 21, 2012

13. Ten Things to Know About Composting

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

    By Nadia Kowalczyk•January 20, 2012

14. Composting vs. Wildfires: Key Differences

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

    By Nadia Kowalczyk•January 20, 2012