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Sundarbans: Nature's bioshield

The fragile ecosystem that defends one of the most densely populated areas on Earth from the extremes of nature.

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Coral reefs: The ocean’s larder

Found throughout the shallow waters of the tropics, reefs help to sustain marine life and millions of the world’s poorest people.

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Liquid heart of South America

The Pantanal wetlands are a magical landscape packed with wildlife. But this vast tract of land also has a hidden role in the lives of millions of people.

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The rising threat to our cities

Sea-level rise due to climate change has raised the risk of extreme floods in major coastal cities worldwide, and many are slowly sinking into the oceans.

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How much water does Earth hold?

If you scooped up all of the world’s water and made it into a giant sphere, how big would it be? Sam Hume explains.

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How to make hot water run uphill

By heating droplets of water, researchers can make them do strange things – from bouncing up a ramp to navigating a maze.

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Why do jellyfish sting?

You're swimming in the sea, and all of a sudden a jellyfish appears from nowhere and stings you. Why did they do it?

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Living on the ocean

Life on the sea has been one of mankind’s enduring visions, but the technology hasn’t been up to the task... until now.

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