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A volcanic medley near Mammoth Lakes
- Apr 8, 2026
Take a tour through volcanic history on the edge of the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes, California. Between the tall granite peaks to the west and t...
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Ancient Romans were obsessed with a plant said to be a contraception and an aphrodisiac. Then one day, it went extinct
- Apr 8, 2026
Roman leader Julius Caesar is said to have kept a stock of it in the treasury. Ancient writer Pliny the Elder says Rome's Emperor Nero owned the last...
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Why doesn't the US recycle more plastic? Study points to lack of access
- Apr 8, 2026
A new University at Buffalo study finds that people in the United States generate similar amounts of plastic packaging waste regardless of income, edu...
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Artemis II astronauts make long-distance call to the space station as they head home from the moon
- Apr 8, 2026
Still aglow from their triumphant lunar flyby, the Artemis II astronauts made more history Tuesday: calling their friends aboard the International Spa...
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Atmospheric dust gives plants nutrients through their leaves, study finds
- Apr 8, 2026
Research in New Phytologist shows that plants can acquire nutrients not only from the soil but also from atmospheric dust that settles and dissolves o...
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Seizure of 2,000 ants at Nairobi airport highlights the hidden scale of insect trafficking
- Apr 8, 2026
Last year Kenya Wildlife Service warned of a growing demand for garden ants in Europe and Asia, where some people view them as exotic pets. An attempt...
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Climate change may speed evolution through inherited gene regulation changes
- Apr 8, 2026
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, finds that changes in animal development induced by climate shock persist generations after the initia...
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Guidance aims to improve collaboration between scientists, tribal nations
- Apr 8, 2026
A team of university and Tribal researchers has developed a blueprint for creating research agreements that enable respectful research with Tribes and...
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Drought parches Florida
- Apr 8, 2026
Florida is among the wettest U.S. states, but that doesn't mean it is drought-free. Nearly all of Florida faced at least "moderate" drought, and nearl...
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Climate change does not polarize opinions: 'In fact, we are increasingly in agreement'
- Apr 8, 2026
Differences of opinion on climate change among the Dutch have not increased over the past 40 years; in fact, they have decreased, according to a study...
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Swipe right? Dating apps linked to body image pressures
- Apr 8, 2026
Bumble, Tinder or Hinge—they're the fast-paced, image-driven dating platforms millions rely on to find everything from love to a late-night fling. But...
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'Vegan leather' isn't as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim
- Apr 8, 2026
In a high-end fashion store or luxury car showroom, the term "vegan leather" sends a strong message of quality. For many shoppers, it promises the loo...