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Seismic study reveals huge amount of water dragged into Earth’s interior

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Dry conditions may have helped a new type of plant gain a foothold on Earth

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Study tracks severe bleaching events on a Pacific coral reef over past century

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Construction begins on research ship funded by NSF, operated by Oregon State University

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NSF, Popular Science announce this year’s Vizzies winners

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Oceanographers produce first-ever images of entire cod shoals

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Increasing frequency of ocean storms alters kelp forest ecosystems

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Study: Increasing frequency of ocean storms could alter kelp forest ecosystems

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Alterations to seabed raise fears for future

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Underground crater reveals how broken rocks can flow like liquid

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Do mussels reveal the fate of the oceans?

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Scientists discover genetic basis for how harmful algae blooms become toxic

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New invasive bryozoan arrives in Alaskan waters

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Large stretches of coral reefs can be rehabilitated

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Scientists discover genetic basis for how harmful algal blooms become toxic

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NSF announces new measures to protect research community from harassment

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NSF: Next steps against harassment

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NSF, NIEHS award $30 million for new research on links among oceans, lakes and human health

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Media call: NSF harassment policy next steps

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New TRIPODS+X awards target Big Data solutions for broad range of research challenges

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NSF INCLUDES takes major step forward with new awards

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Got an idea for science and engineering research? Send it to the NSF 2026 Idea Machine

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Climate change to accelerate crop losses from insects

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Climate change projected to boost insect activity and crop loss, researchers say

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Global warming: More insects, hungrier for crops

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Preparing for chemical attacks with improved computer models

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Scientists trace atmospheric rise in CO2 during deglaciation to deep Pacific Ocean

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Corals and algae go back further than previously thought, all the way to Jurassic Period

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Diverse symbionts of reef corals have endured since 'age of dinosaurs'

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