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Incredible Oklahoma Tornado Videos
See some of the most compelling clips of the Oklahoma tornado, as chosen by National Geographic's video editors.
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What Makes a Tornado Chaser Tick?
Researcher Tim Samaras talks about why he chases tornadoes, what they smell like, and what we still don't know about these severe storms.
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Oklahoma Tornado Pictures
See the aftermath of a two-mile-wide tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma, on Monday, killing dozens.
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How Does a Tornado Work?
Tornadoes like the one that devastated an Oklahoma City suburb this week are difficult to predict. Here's how they work.
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How to Help a Baby Bird
Spring brings baby birds, who sometimes fall out of a nest or turn up injured in a yard. We spoke to an Audubon expert about how to respond.
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Top 10: Deadly Tornado, Huge Python
On our radar today: A tornado in Oklahoma kills at least 91, the largest python ever caught in Florida is dead, your hair may give your soda intake away, and...
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Why Did Penguins Stop Flying?
Scientists say they've learned why penguin wings, now used for swimming, no longer get the birds off the ground.
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Rebirth of Lake Sturgeon
An ancient species shows signs of a comeback in the Great Lakes.
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Picture Archive: Bangladesh, 1950s
As Bangladesh recovers from a factory disaster, a look back at the country's origins.
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6 Sky Events This Week
Go eye to eye with a cosmic scorpion and witness a planetary huddle—just a few highlights of this week's best space phenomena.
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Help Save the Colorado River
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New Models for Fishing
Future of Fish is helping fishermen improve their bottom line while better managing stocks for the future.
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Can Pesticides Grow Organic Crops?
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