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Chicken Scent Deters Malaria Mosquitoes Jul 20, 2016

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The smell of a chicken wards off one species of malaria-spreading mosquito—meaning the scent compounds, or the birds themselves, might help deter disease. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Vaccinate Prairie Dogs to Save Ferrets Jul 19, 2016

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As was widely reported on social media, the U.S. is indeed going to use aerial drones to spread vaccine-laced pellets among prairie dogs to save endangered ferrets, although, contrary to some reports, no M&Ms will be involved.

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Fuel-Efficient Engines Have a Sooty Flaw Jul 16, 2016

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A newer type of fuel injection offers better fuel economy, but paradoxically increases black carbon emissions—meaning a pollution trade-off. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Mucus Lets Dolphins Emit Their Clicks Jul 14, 2016

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A model of the dolphin vocal apparatus shows that they need a coating of mucus to produce their distinctive sounds.

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Bees Rank Pollen by Taste Jul 13, 2016

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The discerning insects returned to flowers with sweetened pollen, but avoided revisiting flowers with bitter pollen. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Menu Featured Mammoth but Diners Were Mocked Jul 12, 2016

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A genetic analysis of leftovers from an exotic dinner in 1951 reveals that the diners got less than they were promised.

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Evolution Ed Defenders Make Rapids Progress in Grand Canyon Jul 11, 2016

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The National Center for Science Education's annual Colorado River trip through the Grand Canyon highlights the differences between the scientific and creationist outlooks.

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Wildlife Can Bear with Hunters and Hikers Jul 08, 2016

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A new study suggests the best predictor of wildlife abundance in public lands is not human activity, but factors like forest connectivity and nearby housing density. Jason G. Goldman reports.

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Cats' Cunning Extends beyond the Hunt Jul 07, 2016

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New research suggests that our feline companions understand the principle of cause and effect. Jason G. Goldman reports.

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Farmed Trout Bred to Fatten Up Fast Jul 06, 2016

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An aquaculturist used selective breeding to create strains of farmed fish that fatten up fast on cheap, plentiful feeds such as soybeans and corn. Emily Schwing reports.

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