Newsletter #153 State Of The Planet Earth - 2019-01-09
If you love articles about Nature and Earth, this page is for you. Happy reading!
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NASA spacecraft completes farthest flyby in history. What's next?: Michael Greshko
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Thailand works to preserve its natural wonders:
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Dueling eclipses, and more top sky-watching events in January: Andrew Fazekas
Ring in the new year with a sparkling meteor shower, a pair of eclipses, and a planet parade.
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This baby sperm whale was tangled in ocean trash for 3 years: Craig Welch
Digit’s survival is critical to her family. Her story highlights the marine pollution crisis.
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Take a road trip through Tuscany's breathtaking countryside: Vicky Hallett
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10 iconic Italian dishes, by the region: Eugenia Bone, Julia della Croce
When in Rome—or Venice or Sicily—savor the unique flavors of Italy.
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Pictures from NASA's farthest flyby reveal space 'snowman': Michael Greshko
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A running list of action on plastic pollution: Brian Clark Howard, Sarah Gibbens, Elaina Zachos, Laura Parker
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A brief history of how plastic straws took over the world: Sarah Gibbens
It all started with a mint julep on a hot summer day.
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