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Disappearing Fish

Disappearing Fish

Experts say that global warming will have a major impact on poor nations’ fisheries.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted March 22, 2009

Mosquito Mating Music

Mosquito Mating Music

Scientists listen to the mating songs of disease-carrying mosquitoes in hopes that they’ll use what they learn to control wild populations.

By Shelley DuBois | Posted March 18, 2009

Volunteers for the Birds and the Bees

Volunteers for the Birds and the Bees

Ordinary citizens make valuable contributions to scientific research.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted March 13, 2009

Nature’s Chemical Warfare – Good News for the Worldwide Malaria Epidemic

Nature’s Chemical Warfare – Good News for the Worldwide Malaria Epidemic

A microscopic arms race may lead to a new cost effective malaria treatment.

By Erik Ortlip | Posted March 10, 2009

When Viruses Jump Species

When Viruses Jump Species

A recent Ebola Reston outbreak among pigs in the Philippines is cause for concern among some scientists.

By Lindsey Konkel | Posted March 8, 2009

One Kidney is More Than Enough

One Kidney is More Than Enough

Living kidney donors survive, thrive, and rarely suffer from kidney problems.

By Dave Levitan | Posted March 4, 2009

A River of Raptors

A River of Raptors

An ornithologist’s season counting hawks atop Chestnut Ridge.

By Jonathan Teyan | Posted March 1, 2009

Watts of Sweat

Watts of Sweat

Eco-conscious gyms allow members to spin calories into electricity.

By Lynne Peeples | Posted February 24, 2009

Concussion Repercussions

Concussion Repercussions

While concussions can be insidiously dangerous for high school football players, young athletes are sometimes hardheaded about their safety. A group in Boston pushes for widespread education on the issue.

By Shelley DuBois | Posted February 18, 2009

A Clinic on Wheels for the Homeless

A Clinic on Wheels for the Homeless

Ellery Tarife provides healthcare for New York City’s hard-to-reach homeless population by staying mobile.

By Natalie Peretsman | Posted February 16, 2009

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