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Bacterially Boosted Mosquitoes Could Vex Viruses Jun 08, 2017

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Mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria are unable to transmit viruses to humans—and could curb the spread of viral disease. Karen Hopkin reports.

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Alaska Accelerates Indoor Agriculture Jun 04, 2017

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With 700 new greenhouses, Alaska is growing its own produce as deep into winter as the sun keeps rising.

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Chromosomes Combat Counterfeit Caviar Jun 03, 2017

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Researchers found unique genetic variants that differentiate costly beluga caviar from cheaper fakes that rip off consumers. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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French Prez Invites Trumped Researchers Jun 02, 2017

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New French president, Emmanual Macron, reacted to the U.S. withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement by inviting disaffected U.S. researchers to make France "a second homeland."

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Trees Beat Lawns for Water-Hungry L.A. May 27, 2017

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Evaporation from overwatered lawns cost the city of Los Angeles 70 billion gallons of wasted water a year. But the city's trees were much thriftier. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Former CDC Head Warns of Threats Biological and Political May 26, 2017

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Tom Frieden, head of the CDC from 2009 to 2017, told graduating medical students that we face challenges from pathogens, and from politicians.

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Fitness Bands Fail on Calorie Counts May 24, 2017

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Activity trackers accurately reckon heart rate—but they're way off in estimates of energy expenditure. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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New Concrete Recipes Could Cut Cracks May 19, 2017

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Recipes for concrete that incorporate by-products from the coal and steel industries, like fly ash and slag, could reduce road salt–related cracking. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Bees Prefer Flowers That Proffer Nicotine May 17, 2017

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Bumblebees sought out flowers with nicotine in their nectar, and the drug appeared to enhance the bees' memories. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Large Impacts May Cause Volcanic Eruptions May 16, 2017

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Really big meteorite or asteroid strikes may cause melting and deep deformations that eventually lead to volcanic eruptions.

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