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A large Kelvin wave of warm water is expected to reach the California coast around mid-October. The slow-moving bulge of water could temporarily raise sea levels along the coastline by about 6 to 12 inches (15 to 30 cm). This extra water, combined with high tides, large waves, or storms, may increase the risk of coastal flooding and erosion....

As the tallest land animals on Earth, giraffes are famous for reaching high up into the trees. Now, it turns out their minds can reach pretty far, too! Researchers from the University of Barcelona have found that these smart animals can do simple math....

Microplastics can be found almost everywhere — in oceans, soil, food, and even the air we breathe. Because they are so tiny, removing them is incredibly difficult. Now, 18-year-old Arya Satheesh has come up with a clever way to tackle the problem. She has developed Eco Purge, a plant-based plastic that naturally decomposes while helping break down microplastics already in the environment....

It was a typical Tuesday at NOAA’s Panama City Laboratory in Florida. Biologists were analyzing shark data and studying fish populations when they heard a strange tapping sound. Looking outside, they were surprised to find a wild brown pelican repeatedly pecking at the glass door with its beak....