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Could Nanoparticles Save Thousands From Death By Snake Bite?
Up to 100,000 people die of snakebites globally each year. Could nanoparticles offer a solution?
Christine Peterson
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George’s Long Farewell: Why One Snail’s Death Became International News
The death of a colorful snail named George draws international attention over the plight of vanishing species.
Christine Peterson
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Could Spider Silk Become a Natural Replacement for Plastic?
Ounce for ounce, a spider web is one of the strongest structures on earth. Could it change our world?
Christine Peterson
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Should We Let Kids Eat Dirt?
What does the science say about kids, dirt and germs?
Christine Peterson
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Salmon Migrate Using Earth’s Magnetic Field
A new study shows that even nonmigratory salmon are directed by the earth’s magnetic pull.
Christine Peterson
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Why are Yellowstone’s Swans Disappearing?
Yellowstone, the place that saved trumpeter swans, is now losing them.
Christine Peterson
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Wolverines Move Into New Territory, But Still Need Our Help
The wolverine’s wandering is the stuff of legend. And new research backs it up.
Christine Peterson
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Thanks Dad! Five Surprising Ways Wildlife Fathers Play Outsized Roles
Five stories of unusual wildlife “dads” in honor of Father’s Day.
Christine Peterson