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Lela Nargi

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Lela Nargi is a veteran journalist covering science, sustainability, climate, and agriculture for Readers Digest, Washington Post, Sierra, NPR, The Counter, JSTOR Daily, and many other outlets. She also writes about science for kids. You can follow her on Twitter @LelaNargi.

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15 Earth Day Facts You Should Know

2022 marks 52 years since the first Earth Day. Here's what to know about the day that raises environmental awareness—and the importance of taking action now.

The 20 Largest Cities in the World

The world's population is growing, but what is the biggest city in the world? Here...

Typhoon vs. Hurricane: What’s the Difference?

Which of these terms you use has more to do with where in the world...

What Could Happen If an Asteroid Hits Earth

Some 66 million years ago, an asteroid wiped out 75 percent of life on Earth....

11 Photos That Show Social Distancing in America Compared to Other Countries

How are we doing staying six feet away and wearing masks compared to the rest...

The U.S. States Most Prone to Natural Disasters

Driven by climate change, natural disasters across the United States are getting more extreme, more...

Why Are There So Many Wildfires in California?

It's fire season in California—and 2020 is already proving to be another record-breaker.

11 Natural Landscapes That Even Scientists Can’t Explain

Our home planet is replete with natural phenomena that have challenged explanation—and led to a...

15 of the Cutest Baby Animals Born During the Pandemic

This is the type of news the world needs right now.

The Coldest (and Warmest) Recorded Temperature in Every U.S. State

Weather is becoming more erratic in the United States (and everywhere). But historical record highs...

13 Things That Could Happen If Dinosaurs Were Still Alive

How different would our world be if "terrible lizards" were still among us?

17 Incredible Animals That Came Back from the Brink of Extinction

Efforts to protect multiple species have yielded great successes in the past several decades. Find...

30 Photos of the Rarest Animals on Earth

In honor of Endangered Species Day, here's a look at some of the animals holding...

Why Saving the World’s Rhinos Matters

These misunderstood mammals are in trouble almost everywhere in the wild. Why should we care?

12 of the Most Amazing Space Discoveries of the Last Decade

We're learning more about our amazing universe with each passing day.

How Do Viruses Get Their Names?

Yes, there's a serious scientific process for naming viruses. The name that sticks, though, is...

What Kills Bacteria—And What Doesn’t

Looking to disinfect your house and your stuff during the coronavirus pandemic? Here's what you...

50 Powerful Photos That Prove the Earth Still Needs Our Help

From the coronavirus to the threat of extinction for certain species, the earth's rapidly changing...

On the 50th Anniversary of the Miraculous Apollo 13 Mission, Here Are 13 Facts You Didn’t Know

Everything was going to plan for another moon landing—until it wasn't...

Carbon Neutral by 2050? Here’s Exactly What It Would Take

It's hardly impossible. It just means we have to get to work...now.

11 Pets You Should Keep Away From Your Face

Diseases that can be transferred to humans are carried by almost any animal, so keep...

21 Polar Bear Pictures That Will Melt Your Heart

These beautiful marine mammals hunt, sleep, and raise their families on what's left of the...

How Many Polar Bears Are Left in the World?

Rumors that their numbers are climbing have been greatly exaggerated.

13 Animals That Can (Supposedly) Predict the Weather

The humble groundhog isn't the only beast with prognostication skills.

How Many Koalas Are Left in the World?

This year's bushfires in Australia have decimated already-vulnerable koala populations. Will they ever recover?

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