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**Science, Quickly**

Tune in every week for quick, fascinating new developments and dives in the world of science.

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From Wolf to Woof Twice Jun 02, 2016

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Dogs may have been domesticated from wolves twice, first in Europe, and again in Asia. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Extreme Life-Forms Could Complicate Carbon Sequestration May 31, 2016

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Researchers say carbon storage sites should be tested for microbial life, which could potentially convert CO2 to methane—a more potent greenhouse gas. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Candidates Tend to Not Dodge Questions May 24, 2016

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In an analysis of 14 presidential debate transcripts, two thirds of accusations of question-dodging had no merit. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Oldest Chinese Beer Brewery Found May 23, 2016

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Remnants of a beer-making operation some 5,000 years old have been found in northern China.

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Red Birds Carry On Colorful Chemistry May 19, 2016

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Many red-colored birds have to convert yellow pigments in their food into the red pigments that make their feathers and beaks so brilliant.

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Alliance of Bacterial Strains Disables Antibiotics May 18, 2016

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Two different antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains have a protective relationship in which each disables a different antibiotic, allowing both to thrive. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Saharan Dust Brings Bacterial Blooms to the Caribbean May 16, 2016

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Dust clouds from the Sahara reach the Caribbean—and fertilize waters there when they arrive. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Microbe Breaks the Powerhouse Rules May 12, 2016

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A single-celled organism discovered in chinchilla droppings is the only known eukaryotic organism that lacks mitochondria-like organelles. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Farm Fields Release Carbon Mist during Rainstorms May 10, 2016

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Raindrops eject carbon-based blobs of soil material from wet fields, creating a mist of organic compounds above the soil. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Feed Additive Squelches Ruminants' Methane Belches May 05, 2016

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A chemical compound can cut a cow's methane emissions by 30 percent—and help the animal get more energy from its food. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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