Plastic bag bans work, new study shows
Fees and restrictions on single-use grocery bags mean less trash enters the ecosystem. The post Plastic bag bans work, new
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It’s raining tiny toxic frogs
Two new dime-sized poison dart species discovered deep in the Amazon. The post It’s raining tiny toxic frogs appeared first
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Scientists discover how some flowers mimic the smell of death
The ancient, underlying gene is related to bad breath in humans. The post Scientists discover how some flowers mimic the
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South Korea’s ‘sea women’ are genetically adapted for their tough trade
Generations of Haenyeo have dived to harvest food in freezing waters—and their DNA reflects it. The post South Korea’s ‘sea
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What was food like before the FDA?
Formaldehyde, brick dust, lead, and borax once made grocery shopping a minefield. The post What was food like before the
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Early mammals were all one color, study suggests
Their fur may not have been flashy, but it served a purpose. The post Early mammals were all one color,
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Should the ISS be dirtier? Cleanliness could be making astronauts sick.
The space station's microbial environment most closely resembles a hospital isolation room. The post Should the ISS be dirtier? Cleanliness
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New theory ups the odds that intelligent aliens exist
Humans might not be that special in the universe after all. The post New theory ups the odds that intelligent
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The most dangerous misconceptions about public health
Success is invisible. False assumptions can be deadly. The post The most dangerous misconceptions about public health appeared first on
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Why don’t you remember all your dreams?
Whether you recall them or not, you likely dream nightly. The post Why don’t you remember all your dreams? appeared
