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washingtonpost.com > science > 02/23/2026 > ghost-particle-sensors-antarctica

Deep in Antarctic ice, these particles can answer basic questions about the universe

6+ hour, 33+ min ago  (125+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. In November, scientists arrived at the South Pole in planes outfitted with…...

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washingtonpost.com > business > 02/09/2026 > department-of-data-lake-vs-pond

Column | What separates a lake from a pond? What about creeks and rivers?

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (119+ words) Column | What separates a lake from a pond? What about creeks and rivers?The Washington Post In parts of America, even the smallest ponds are "lakes" and tiny streams are "rivers." What gives? When our analysis showed that what Westerners…...

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washingtonpost.com > climate-environment > 11/11/2025 > tsunami-warning-center-trump-funding-cuts

This lab is key for tracking deadly waves. Its sensors are about to go offline.

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (156+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. After surging through the Pacific Ocean, a massive tsunami crashed into Hawaii…...

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washingtonpost.com > dc-md-va > 10/27/2025 > maryland-earthquake-columbia

Small earthquake recorded in central Maryland

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (167+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A 2.5 magnitude earthquake struck central Maryland late Monday afternoon, officials said. The…...

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washingtonpost.com > home > 09/12/2025 > earthquake-proof-your-home

Yes, you should earthquake-proof your home. Here’s how to do it.

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (246+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Q: I live where earthquakes are a worry. What can I do to…...

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washingtonpost.com > technology > 09/10/2025 > life-on-mars-rocks-mudstones-rover

Rocks found on Mars are some of the strongest clues yet of past life

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (179+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Detailed image analysis of speckled rocks found by the Perseverance rover has…...

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washingtonpost.com > national > 08/20/2025 > alaska-volcano-mount-spurr > bd0cfb36-7e1b-11f0-971c-6c8e53bd2f21_story.html

Near-term chances of an eruption at Alaska's Mount Spurr volcano now considered 'extremely low"

6+ mon, 3+ day ago  (215+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. ANCHORAGE, Alaska " Officials lowered the alert level for a volcano near Alaska's…...

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washingtonpost.com > science > 07/27/2025 > antarctica-ice-ancient-rivers

Ancient river landscapes under Antarctica may stabilize ice sheet

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (174+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Landscapes left behind by ancient rivers and buried beneath the Antarctic ice…...

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washingtonpost.com > world > 07/24/2025 > turkey-wildfires-volunteer-firefighters-funerals > d71f2c2a-68a8-11f0-ac4f-195fdb8ee9a8_story.html

Turkey mourns 5 volunteer firefighters killed battling wildfires

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (288+ words) The funerals of five rescue volunteers killed while battling a wildfire have been held in Turkey's capital Ankara ISTANBUL " The funerals of five rescue volunteers killed while battling a wildfire were held on Thursday in Turkey's capital. Grieving family and…...

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washingtonpost.com > health > 06/26/2025 > oldest-rocks-on-earth > 90dc0546-52b7-11f0-baaa-ba1025f321a8_story.html

These Canadian rocks may be the oldest on Earth

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (359+ words) NEW YORK " Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada . The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt has long been known for its ancient rocks " plains of streaked gray stone on the eastern shore…...