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Black Holes

April 9, 2015

What happens to all the stuff that gets sucked into black holes?

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Cat Brain Parasites

April 8, 2015

Probing the effects of a cat-borne parasite on the brains of its victims.

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Anorexia & Hunger

April 7, 2015

The brains of people with anorexia don’t connect the feeling of hunger with reward.

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Mining Sewage

April 6, 2015

Is sewage worth mining for gold?

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Sniffing Out Malaria

April 3, 2015

Malaria parasites use insect-attracting odors to lure mosquitoes.

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Earth’s Tilt

April 2, 2015

What makes Earth so off-kilter?

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Shape-Shifting frogs

April 1, 2015

The skin of a newly discovered frog species transitions from spiny to smooth in a matter of minutes …

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Iconic Ecosystems

March 31, 2015

Local efforts may help protect iconic ecosystems from collapse.

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Intergenerational Child Abuse

March 30, 2015

Are children at greater risk of being abused if their own parents were maltreated?

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Crow Mobbing

March 27, 2015

Crows gang up on birds of prey, harassing them in midflight. Is this seemingly risky behavior worth …

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Non-Skid Shoes

March 26, 2015

New footwear helps winter walkers get a grip on ice.

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Healthy Dog Germs

March 25, 2015

Do dog germs make us healthier?

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