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Ground slumping in yedoma permafrost after a wildfire, in the interior of Alaska. Yedoma permafrost generally contains large ...

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Question: I see a lot of trees along streets and in parking lots with mulch piled up high around the base. Is this a good ...

Ancient hunter-gatherers built monumental mounds at Kaillachuro in Peru without kings, rewriting history of "monumental ...

A new study conducted by geologists from the University of Florida and the University of Maryland reveals that, as land is ...

Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill ...

Here’s what you should know about recycling your morning cup—plus, if you should really be using coffee grounds for plants.

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Disturbing sacred areas in Lummi’s historical territory has resulted in serious consequences before. Representatives of the ...