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Terry Hansen writes, The drying out of continents, because of increased heat and evaporation, has been so pronounced, that ...

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California researchers think dogs can help predict the spread of Valley fever, which has surged in recent years.

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South Africa’s rising land puzzled scientists. New satellite data shows it's likely caused by water loss, not underground ...