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Leftovers Are a Food-Waste Problem Sep 09, 2020

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Researchers found that leftovers are likely to end up in the trash, so they advise cooking smaller meals in the first place to avoid food waste. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Some Dinosaurs Probably Nested in Arctic Sep 08, 2020

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The finding of a baby dinosaur fossil in the Arctic implies that some dinos nested in the region, which was milder than today but not toasty.

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Star Systems Can Be Born Topsy-Turvy Sep 03, 2020

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Astronomers observed an odd triple-star system that offers clues about misaligned planetary orbits. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Death by Lightning Is Common for Tropical Trees Sep 02, 2020

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A study estimates that 200 million trees in the tropics are mowed down by lightning annually.

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Science Briefs from around the World Aug 31, 2020

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Here are some brief reports about science and technology from all over, including one from Antarctica about how there’s something funny about penguin poop.

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Alaska's Salmon Are Shrinking Aug 28, 2020

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Every year, Alaska’s big salmon runs feature smaller salmon. Climate change and competition with hatchery-raised salmon may be to blame. Julia Rosen reports.

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End of 'Green Sahara' May Have Spurred a Megadrought in Southeast Asia Aug 27, 2020

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That drought may have brought about societal shifts in the region 5,000 years ago. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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White Rhinos Eavesdrop to Know Who's Who Aug 26, 2020

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The finding could potentially help wildlife managers keep better tabs on their herds. Jason G. Goldman reports.

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Prehistoric Marine Reptile Died after a Giant Meal Aug 21, 2020

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Researchers found extra bones within a 240-million-year-old ichthyosaur fossil—which they determined to be the ichthyosaur’s last, possibly fatal meal. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Cows with Eye Images Keep Predators in Arrears Aug 19, 2020

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Butterflies, fish and frogs sport rear-end eyespots that reduce predation. Painting eye markings on cows similarly seems to ward off predators.

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