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The EPA May Extend the Use of Pesticides that Paralyze Bees Mar 23, 2022

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Later this year, the agency will decide whether to allow four chemicals, which have been banned in Europe, to continue being used on US farms.

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The War in Ukraine Is Threatening the Breadbasket of Europe Mar 22, 2022

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Millions of tons of grain may not make it out of the country this year. The shortfall could spread hunger and civil unrest worldwide.

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To Test Cancer Drugs, These Scientists Grew ‘Avatars’ of Tumors Mar 21, 2022

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Growing organoids in dishes and xenografts in mice lets scientists re-create a living person’s tumor—and test dozens of drugs against them at the same time.

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Are These Chimpanzees Using Insects as Medicine? Mar 18, 2022

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Researchers observed chimps in Gabon applying insects to wounds—and it’s raising big questions about animal altruism and self-medication.

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The Amazon Rainforest May Be Nearing a Point of No Return Mar 17, 2022

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Satellites spot troubling signals that may portend a transformation from rainforest to savanna, with profound implications for the planet.

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Iceland Bets on Herd Immunity Mar 16, 2022

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The island nation's government joins several other European countries in dropping Covid restrictions—but not everyone is sure the timing’s right.

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Offshore Wind Turbines Could Mess With Ships’ Radar Signals Mar 15, 2022

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A new study finds that turbines can muddle ships' navigational systems, obscuring the location of smaller boats or creating misleading images on radar screens.

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The Pandemic Tanked Rates of Childhood Vaccination—for Everything Mar 14, 2022

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Routine shots are down for everything from measles to tetanus to polio, leaving kids unprotected and raising the risk of outbreaks.

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Genetic Databases Are Too White. Here’s What It’ll Take to Fix It Mar 11, 2022

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Most genetic research is done on people of European descent. That’s led to misdiagnoses, inaccurate tests, and missed opportunities for new treatments.

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Cities Are Unlikely Yet Powerful Weapons to Fight Climate Change Mar 10, 2022

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The UN's latest IPCC report paints a dire picture for the species of Earth. But it also suggests how urban areas can help humanity face down the threat.

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