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Tiny insect larvae in Lake Malawi dive over 650 feet deep every day using air sacs that withstand pressure that should crush them. Their surprising toughness is rewriting what scientists thought they knew about why insects never conquered the ocean.
Four Dutch tourists and three crew members were found safe after their speedboat went missing on Lake Malawi Sunday. Thanks to a coordinated search effort by local authorities and the Dutch embassy, all seven people are now safely on land.
Scientists just discovered insect larvae thriving at crushing depths in Lake Malawi where no insects should survive. Their secret? Specially reinforced air sacs that resist extreme underwater pressure.
Researchers livestreamed a dive 1,300 feet down to Lake Superior's darkest depths, revealing thriving life and important clues about the lake's health. The mission showed that even extreme underwater environments can teach us how to protect the Great Lakes.
Volunteers across Southwest Michigan will gather at Lake Michigan beaches this month to mark 35 years of removing plastic pollution from Great Lakes shorelines. The Alliance for the Great Lakes is making it easy for anyone to join the effort or even lead their own cleanup event.
Ancient fish swimming in the Great Lakes could be older than the United States itself. New research reveals lake sturgeon may live more than 400 years, nearly triple previous estimates.
Researchers discovered a massive freshwater reservoir hiding beneath Utah's shrinking Great Salt Lake, offering unexpected hope as the state faces its worst drought in decades. The ancient water, trapped thousands of feet underground, could help fight toxic dust clouds threatening nearby communities.
Researchers have discovered an ancient hunting ground 100 feet below Lake Huron's surface, revealing how humans lived 9,000 years ago on a land bridge now lost to time. The preserved structures offer an untouched glimpse into how early Americans hunted caribou and survived in the ancient Great Lakes region.
Scientists discovered unusual "flipped" DNA sections in African cichlid fish that act like evolutionary superchargers, helping 800 species emerge in a single lake faster than humans split from chimps. These genetic toolboxes could unlock answers to one of biology's biggest mysteries: how life becomes so wonderfully diverse.
Two sisters from rural Malawi led their team to a stunning 3-2 victory over 10-time champions Nigeria at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga overcame massive obstacles to reach the top of women's football, and their triumph could send Malawi to the 2027 World Cup.
Vermont's Lakes and Ponds Program needs volunteers to monitor over 800 lakes and ponds this summer. Since 1979, citizen scientists have helped track water quality, invasive species, and harmful algal blooms across the state.
Hidden in the Himalayas at 14,100 feet, Chandratal Lake earns its "Moon Lake" nickname from its crescent shape and surreal ability to reflect moonlight like a mirror. The remote glacial lake transforms through shades of blue each day, offering trekkers a pristine sanctuary untouched by human development.
Two sisters from a tiny village in Malawi just led their country to its first ever continental final, defying critics who said girls shouldn't play football. Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga scored nine of their team's 12 goals to take 153rd-ranked Malawi to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations final.
Scientists discovered a massive underground thermal lake in southern Albania that now holds the world record for largest underground lake on Earth. The turquoise waters of Lake Neuron have been hiding beneath the surface for thousands of years, completely unknown until 2021.
A new book reveals how scientists are using lessons from a miraculous lake rescue in California to save vital ecosystems across the American West. Even unlikely allies are joining the fight to restore these forgotten natural treasures.
Hundreds of residents in Uganda joined forces to clean and restore Kabaka's Lake, a culturally significant site that had been choked with garbage and soil. The community-led initiative aims to preserve both the lake's ecological value and its role as a heritage site for the Buganda Kingdom.
Local fishing communities on Uganda's Lake Albert are launching cleanup campaigns and working with government to protect their lifeline from plastic pollution. Their grassroots efforts could secure food and income for millions who depend on the lake.
Tsomgo Lake in Sikkim was drowning in plastic bottles, instant noodle cups, and yak waste from unchecked tourism. Nineteen years after the local community took action, the lake is thriving again and supporting 270 households.
After years of decline, India's deepest freshwater lake is bouncing back thanks to a major cleanup effort. More than 46 bird species are returning to Kashmir's Manasbal Lake, signaling a wildlife comeback story five years in the making.
A Chennai lake plagued by sewage and garbage is finding hope through two citizen groups documenting rare birds and organizing massive cleanup drives. Nearly 600 volunteers joined a recent walkathon to protect Nanmangalam Lake and its neighboring forest.
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