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- Animals
A fallout feast for crabs
Crabs can take advantage of hot, toxic plumes from undersea vents to feed on poisoned plankton.
By Emily Sohn - Animals
Blotchy face, big-time wasp
If paper wasps pretend to be something they're not, their peers get angry.
By Emily Sohn - Brain
Swedish Rhapsody
Celebrations honoring the world's top scientists brought students from many countries to Sweden to tour, learn, talk, and party.
By Emily Sohn - Environment
The birds are falling
The disappearance of many birds could harm ecosystems that depend on them.
By Emily Sohn - Earth
Ancient heights
Leaf fossils can help track the rise and fall of mountain ranges.
By Emily Sohn - Earth
A volcano wakes up
Earthquakes, small eruptions, and a new lava dome unsettle Mount St. Helens.
- Archaeology
Decoding a beverage jar
Ancient pottery provides hints of the world's oldest known wine.
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- Tech
Crime lab
From accidents to crime scenes, scientists are helping detectives solve mysteries.
By Emily Sohn - Math
Detecting True Art
Mathematics can help decide whether a painting is a forgery or a group effort.
By Emily Sohn - Climate
A change in climate
Global warming may be wiping out some plants and animals or pushing them into new habitats.
By Emily Sohn - Animals
Gecko night vision
Certain geckos can tell colors apart even in dim moonlight.
By Emily Sohn