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Coastal Weather Station Demolished Before It Could Fall Into The Ocean

After a half century, a Cape Cod weather station is being demolished before it falls into the ocean. It's among many structures threatened by stronger storms and rising seas fueled by climate change.
- Eve Zuckoff
The First 'Murder Hornet' Of 2021 Has Been Discovered In Washington State

Because of its withered condition and the fact that male giant hornets don't typically emerge until July, officials believe the hornet was likely from a previous season and just recently found.
- Joe Hernandez
Asian giant hornet carcass found in Snohomish County

Scientists have confirmed an Asian giant hornet has been found in Marysville, about 50 miles farther south than the invasive insect has been spotted before.
- John Ryan
This new five-day smoke forecast could help protect Washingtonians' health

How accurate is a smoke forecast five days out? 'I was afraid you would ask.'
- Kim Malcolm
Orangutans: people of the forest

Northern Sumatra is a magical tropical home to the endangered orangutan. But their rainforest home is being cut down, and many are orphaned as their habitat is lost. Researchers are working hard to understand how orangutans process and learn, while others rehabilitate young individuals for a life back in the wild.
- Chris Morgan
Turkey Racing To Combat 'Snot' In Sea Of Marmara

Turkey is rushing to combat a pollution-caused muck in the Sea of Marmara that's growing across the seabed and excretes a foul mucus on the water's surface.
- Peter Kenyon
Another smoky summer could be on Washington's horizon

Western Washington may not be in a drought, but much of the state and the West Coast is. That means Seattle could be in for another smoky summer.
- John Ryan
Coming Soon To An Atlas Near You: A Fifth Ocean

National Geographic has recognized the Southern Ocean as the fifth official ocean. The cartographic update doesn't surprise researchers who study the importance of the waters surrounding Antarctica.
- Justine Kenin
U.S. Farmers Of Color Were About To Get Loan Forgiveness. Now The Program Is On Hold

A new federal program created by the Biden administration to reverse years of economic discrimination against U.S. farmers of color has ground to a halt.
- Joe Hernandez
Mandë Holford: Could Snail Venom Someday Save Your Life?

Cone snails are deadly sea predators; their venom can kill fish and even humans. But chemical biologist Mandë Holford says that powerful venom can actually be used for good — to treat human diseases.
- Manoush Zomorodi

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