Florida’s Invasive Species: A Look at the Burmese Python
The introduction of the Burmese Python into Florida has resulted in the decline of many native mammals in the Florida Everglades.
Geology Quick Facts for Each U.S. State
Listed here are the official state rock, gemstone, mineral, and fossil for each U.S. State.
How Did Ida Turn Into Such a Strong Hurricane?
Oceanographer Nick Shay explains how eddies, part of what’s known as the Loop Current, help storms rapidly intensify into monster hurricanes.
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California as an Island
Well into the 17th and 18th centuries, cartographers created maps of the region showing California separated from the mainland by a strait.