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Tree trunks with strips of bright colors
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Nature’s Beauty: The Rainbow Eucalyptus Tree

Are you wondering what happened to these trees? No—they haven’t been painted. This is the rainbow eucalyptus tree (Eucalyptus deglupta). The colorful stripes are natural. The rainbow eucalyptus is naturally found in New Guinea, Indonesia, … Read more

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In the News

Remembering the ‘People’s Pope’

Pope Francis was the leader of the Roman Catholic Church for 12 years. He died peacefully on April 21, 2025. He was 88 years old.  Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, … Read more

Mount Spurr
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Alaskan Volcano Shows Signs of Eruption

Scientists have reported an increase in earthquake activity at Mount Spurr. Mount Spurr is an active volcano [opening in Earth’s surface] in Alaska. Earthquakes are a warning sign of an eruption [outpouring of melted rock … Read more