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El Niño

El Niño's Alter Ego "Everybody talks about the weather but nobody does anything about it." —Mark Twain El Niño has revolutionized conversations about the weather. No longer banal small…

Preface

The Columbia Encyclopedia began its existence in the 1920s when Clarke Fisher Ansley and Columbia University Press recognized the need for a first aid for those who read. They envisioned and created…

DK Science: Body Temperature

Solar panelsTemperature controlHeat regulationIdeal body temperatureFuzzy raptorScientists cannot agree whether dinosaurs were coldblooded or warm-blooded. Cold-blooded animals, such as reptiles,…

Science News

From BBC News Science & Technology Newsround's new RSS feeds - update your feedsNewsround's RSS feeds have changed, so you'll need to update your feed reader to keep up to date!Animals…

Pyeongchang: The Host County

A sparse corner of a packed country Pyeongchang Olympic Village. Source: AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon   Related Links 2018 Winter Olympics Memorable Olympic Moments Birth of the Modern…

Places to See Before They Disappear

Endangered travel destinations around the world by Elizabeth Olson Glacier National Park Related Links Distinctive Destinations in the U.S. Extreme Vacations…

Rare and Deadly Diseases: Rabies

RabiesRare and Deadly DiseasesIntroductionHemorrhagic FeversEbola: Africa's Bloody DiseaseMarburgHantavirus: Four Corners, United StatesMad Cow DiseaseCJD: Mad Cow's Human…