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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
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The Path Less Instagrammed
Social media sites are exponentially increasing the number of people at some of the world’s most famous outdoor places. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Christine Peterson
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Four Impressive Bird Migrations You Can Watch from Your Neighborhood
Keep an eye out for these four migrants at a backyard or city park near you.
Christine Peterson