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Invisible Killers Hitchhike on Native Plant Seedlings Jan 04, 2019

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More than a quarter of the seedlings sampled at native plant nurseries were infected with pathogens—which could hamper restoration work. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Facebook Users Value the Service More Than Investors Do Jan 02, 2019

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Users of the social network said they'd require payment of more than $1,000 to quit the platform for one year. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Science News from around the Planet Dec 31, 2018

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A few brief reports about international science and technology from Germany to Rwanda, including one on the discovery of the world's oldest known brewery, discovered in Israel.

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Turn Xmas Tree into Food and Medicine Dec 29, 2018

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Pine needles can easily be broken down into sugars as well as the building blocks of paint, adhesives and medicines. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Simple Sugars Wipe Out Beneficial Gut Bugs Dec 27, 2018

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Fructose and sucrose can make it all the way to the colon, where they spell a sugary death sentence for beneficial bacteria. Karen Hopkin reports.

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Smarter Pricing Could Ease Parking Frustration Dec 26, 2018

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A new algorithm raises parking rates in busy neighborhoods and lowers them elsewhere, guaranteeing free parking spots regardless of location. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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"Hunger Hormone" Ghrelin Aids Overindulgence Dec 25, 2018

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Ghrelin, the hormone that makes you hungry, also makes food, and food smells, irresistibly appealing. Karen Hopkin reports.

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Colorful Peacocks Impress Females with Good Vibes Dec 24, 2018

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Peafowls' head crests are specifically tuned to the vibrations produced by feather-rattling male peacocks, thus acting as a sort of antenna. Jason G. Goldman reports.

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Measuring the Strength of a Person's Gaze Dec 23, 2018

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A new study suggests that, unconsciously, we actually do believe that looking exerts a slight force on the things being looked at. Karen Hopkin reports.

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"Relaxation Music" Works—but So Does Chopin Dec 22, 2018

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So-called "relaxation music" is only about as effective as a soothing Chopin piece at lulling listeners into a relaxed state. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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