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  Active Hurricane Season on the Way

  NOAA expects up to 20 named tropical storms, which could yield as many as six major hurricanes, as it utilizes new technology to improve forecasting.

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  Top 10 New Species of 2012

  Glowing cockroaches and a destructive fungus make the grade in Arizona State's list of top 10 new species of 2012.

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  Storm Shelters Explained

  Homeowners can install a nearly indestructible shelter to withstand tornado-strength winds.

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  Invader Kills With Parasite

  Invasive Asian lady beetle kills off its competition with the help of a fungal parasite.

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  What Makes Us Feel an Itch?

  Surprisingly, a molecule that usually works in the heart triggers itch, according to a new study in mice.

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  Our June Cover's Backstory

  The June cover of National Geographic used a little movie magic in an underwater photoshoot with James Cameron.

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  Tracking African Wild Dogs

  Scientists study a mysterious predator in Botswana.

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  Q&A: Trapped Behind Nazi Lines

  After a crash landing in Albania during World War II, Harold Hayes was trapped behind Nazi lines with 25 fellow medics and nurses.

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  Top 10: Galaxies Merge, New Dino...

  On our radar today: NASA observes two galaxies merging, an octogenarian becomes the oldest to summit Everest, a new dinosaur has been found in Canada, and...

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  Geo Bee's Final Moments

  Watch the winning questions of the 25th-annual National Geographic Bee, the last one hosted by Alex Trebek.