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Environment

An ocean view’s downside

Population growth in coastal areas could threaten shoreline ecosystems.

Animals

Ganging up to grab more food

Food-snitching birds may drive wolves to hunt in large packs.

Animals

Sea otters, kelp, and killer whales

Learning more about sea otters can help rescue the animals and save coastal ecosystems.

Animals

Some birds heed a monkey’s warnings

An African forest bird can tell which monkey alarm calls to pay attention to.

Brain

Grannies give gift of longer life

Kids tend to live longer when a grandmother takes part in their daily lives.

Tech

Drawing energy out of wastewater

Microbes in a fuel cell can generate electricity from plant and animal waste in water.

Genetics

A butterfly’s new green glow

Scientists have tweaked a butterfly's genes to make its eyes glow green.

Space

Destination Mars

Sending mice into space is just one step toward putting astronauts on Mars.

Environment

Improving the Camel

Scientists are breeding camels that are stronger, faster, and able to go longer on less water.

Planets

Rover Makes Splash on Mars

A robot on Mars has gathered evidence that liquid water once flowed on the Red Planet.

Health & Medicine

Moving Good Fats from Fish to Mice

Healthful fats from fish could end up in beef, eggs, and other foods.

Chemistry

Cooking up superhard diamonds

Popping diamonds into a high-pressure oven can make these hard minerals even harder.