Newsletter #71 State Of The Planet Earth - 2018-10-16

If you love articles about Nature and Earth, this page is for you. Happy reading!

Quiz: Through what three countries does the Okavango River flow?:

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Test your knowledge with these questions fueled by the National Geographic Almanac 2019.

Quiz: What is the world's largest freshwater lake by surface area?:

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Test your knowledge with these questions fueled by the National Geographic Almanac 2019.

Quiz: Through what genetic line is mitochondrial DNA passed down?:

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Test your knowledge with these questions fueled by the National Geographic Almanac 2019.

Quiz: What was the first human-made satellite to orbit Earth?:

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Test your space knowledge with these questions fueled by the National Geographic Almanac 2019.

Quiz: Who was the first person to travel into outer space?:

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Test your space knowledge with these questions fueled by the National Geographic Almanac 2019.

Quiz: How many years did Nelson Mandela spend in prison?:

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Test your history knowledge with these questions fueled by the National Geographic Almanac 2019.

Bill Gates launches effort to help the world adapt to climate change: Laura Parker

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Many people are already facing the impacts of a changing climate and need help adjusting now, world leaders assert.

What a Gold Rush-era orchard could mean for the future of food: Maryn McKenna

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Scientists are beginning to study whether rare heirloom plants, revived for their flavor, might also be suited to enduring a warmer world.

Sunken World War II aircraft carrier found by deep-sea expedition: Elaina Zachos

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Known for deep-sea exploration efforts uncovering military ships in the past, Paul Allen's personal search team has helped to discover a lost aircraft carrier.

Wreckage of WWII-era warship U.S.S. Indianapolis found after 72 years: Christina Nunez

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A search led by billionaire Paul Allen locates the cruiser at the bottom of the Philippine Sea.