Environment
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EnvironmentLittle bits of trouble
Extremely tiny particles known as buckyballs can harm living cells.
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EnvironmentAn ocean view’s downside
Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.
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EnvironmentImproving the Camel
Scientists are breeding camels that are stronger, faster, and able to go longer on less water.
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EnvironmentMissing tigers in India
Tigers are among the most endangered animals on Earth.
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EnvironmentNanosponges soak up pollutants
Tiny, specially designed particles draw pollutants out of contaminated soil.
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EnvironmentA vulture’s hidden enemy
Vultures may be getting a deadly dose of medicine from the carcasses they feed upon.
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EnvironmentSounds and silence
Protecting nature's sounds and just taking the time to listen can enrich our lives.
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TechElectronic paper turns a page
Changeable ink and battery-powered paper may make textbooks lighter and bring video newspapers into daily use.
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EnvironmentToxic cleanups get a microbe boost
Certain soil bacteria can help clean up toxic waste.
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EnvironmentWill climate change depose monarchs?
If Mexico gets too wet, migrating monarch butterflies could lose their winter refuges.
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EnvironmentPlastic meals for seals
Pieces of discarded plastic can end up in the stomachs of seals.
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EnvironmentWatching for wldfires in Yellowstone
Forest fires can cause considerable damage, yet entire ecosystems may depend on them for survival.
By Emily Sohn