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Better Armor From a Snail?

MIT material scientists are inspired by a shell evolved to cope with the harsh life near volcanic vents.
NOVA: Extreme Cave Diving

Kenny Broad and a team of intrepid scientists journey into one of Earth's most dangerous and beautiful underwater frontiers. This NOVA show airs Tuesday, February 9 at 8 pm. (Check local listings)
NOVA: Extreme Ice

Acclaimed National Geographic photographer James Balog teams up with scientists to document the runaway melting of arctic glaciers. The show airs on Tuesday, February 16 at 8 pm (Check local listings)
Photo Gallery: Mars

Mars's desolate and rocky landscape has inspired science-fiction writers for years, but what does the red planet really look like? Explore the planet in these firsthand photos.
Stress Quiz

How much do you know about stress and how it affects your body? Take the quiz and find out—but don't stress about it.

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Stones, Bones 'n Things

Go behind the scenes of new discoveries with National Geographic scientists.
Ocean Now

Join underwater explorer Enric Sala as he explores untouched reefs.

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