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Pees and Carrots

Pees and Carrots

Researchers say human urine works great as sustainable fertilizer

By Mara Grunbaum | Posted July 23, 2010

Diving for Drug Discovery

Diving for Drug Discovery

Pharmaceutical research is taking to the high seas

By Valerie Ross | Posted July 16, 2010

Tobacco Plant Could Get New Gig

Tobacco Plant Could Get New Gig

Researchers show the cash crop could be a promising source of biofuel

By Mike Orcutt | Posted June 21, 2010

The Cars Will Be Charged

The Cars Will Be Charged

Make way for the electric vehicle

By Alex Liu and Mike Orcutt | Posted June 11, 2010

Bald Eagles on the Hudson River

Bald Eagles on the Hudson River

Once on the brink of extinction, bald eagles are making a home for themselves near New York City

By Olivia Koski and Katie Peek | Posted May 31, 2010

Wild Grass Genome Sequenced

Wild Grass Genome Sequenced

Completion of the Brachypodium distachyon genome should help in food and energy production

By Zach Gottlieb | Posted April 26, 2010

Close Quarters

Close Quarters

New laws aimed at increasing the quality of life for New York City’s horses threaten the future of Brooklyn’s last stable.

By Anna Rothschild | Posted April 23, 2010

Ancient Cave Formations Reveal History of Abrupt Climate Changes

Ancient Cave Formations Reveal History of Abrupt Climate Changes

The findings suggest the American Southwest is headed for prolonged drought

By Ariel Bleicher | Posted March 28, 2010

Rethinking the Water Footprint

Rethinking the Water Footprint

Researchers think your food products should be labeled according to how much water goes into producing them

By Alyson Kenward | Posted March 26, 2010

Making Dirt Out of Dinner

Making Dirt Out of Dinner

New York City’s universities are turning kitchen scraps into compost

By Katie Peek | Posted March 1, 2010

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