Fresh Water
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6 hydration myths that could be hurting your health
This brain-eating amoeba is on the rise—why?
This bog body was found with the murder weapon
Mexico City is running out of water—are these cities next?
One of Earth’s biggest freshwater fish is bouncing back
England’s iconic chalk streams are in trouble
These 'trash fish' are among Earth's most primitive animals
Caitlin Ochs documents the Colorado River’s water shortage crisis
The epic migration of a 6-foot long, 200-pound catfish
What lurks beneath the surface of these forest pools?
These fish live beyond 100—and get healthier as they age
This Tuscan spa town offers ancient history and healing waters
What causes a sinkhole to form?
A surprising discovery upends what we know about turtles
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