During the summer months, the inflow of water into Medicine Lake is greater than the amount that drains away - that is why the lake reaches a depth of 20 meters. In autumn, however, all that remains of it is a shallow river, a layer of silt, and a shallow pool at one end. The Lake That Vanishes Every Fall: Inside the Strange Plumbing of Canada’s Medicine Lake
Gavials are a group of crocodilians once found across many parts of the world - including the Mediterranean region and present-day Egypt. Nowadays, only a handful of them survive, confined mostly to rivers in India and Nepal. Ancient Crocodile Discovered in the Same Stone That Built Egypt’s Great Sphinx
Ecuador's rainforests are known for their unique and remarkable biodiversity - one that can be found in only a handful of places on the planet. Scientists believe that many species here have yet to be discovered. The Amazon Coffee That Could Give Ecuador an Edge in Europe’s New Anti-Deforestation Era
Rogue waves are among the reasons the southwestern Indian Ocean is considered an especially hazardous area for shipping - earning this stretch of water the nickname 'the Bermuda Triangle of the Indian Ocean.' The Indian Ocean Has Its Own “Bermuda Triangle.” It’s Not a Triangle, and It’s Not Paranormal.
The jack-o'-lantern is one of the most traditional symbols of Halloween, yet few people know that in the authentic Celtic tradition, the pumpkin was actually a turnip. The Oregon Town That Becomes a Real-Life Halloweentown Every October