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Hawaii governor visits those blocking telescope construction
The governor of Hawaii on Tuesday visited protesters blocking the construction of a giant telescope on…
Putting the brakes on lateral root development
There’s no organ system in the body that does as much for humans as roots do…
Buying local? Higher price means higher quality in consumers' minds
Why are we willing to pay much more for a six pack of craft beer, a…
Algae living inside fungi: How land plants first evolved
Scientists think that green algae are plants water-living ancestors, but we are not sure how the…
What motivates people to join—and stick with—citizen science projects?
From searching for extraterrestrial life to tracking rainfall, non-experts are increasingly helping to gather information to…
Harnessing the power of microbes for mining in space
For centuries, people have done the hard work of mining useful minerals and metals from solid…
How to restore a coral reef
New guidelines drafted by a consortium of concerned experts could enable corals to adapt to changing…
Active pharmaceutical ingredients can persist in the environment
Homeowners who rely on private wells as their drinking water source can be vulnerable to bacteria,…
Cane toad testes smaller at the invasion front
Understanding the dynamics of cane toad dispersal is vital information for scientists helping native animals survive…