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Last Coal-Fired Ferry Sails On
Lake Michigan's S.S. Badger has drawn criticism for its coal pollution, but the venerable ship is aiming to clean up its act.
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Global Wildlife Summit: Fight Against Illegal Ivory Stalled in Thailand
Many countries are stemming the illegal trade of elephant ivory—except Thailand, conservation experts announced this week.
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Vaccines for Frogs
A new study found frogs can acquire defenses against a deadly fungus that has devastated their populations.
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Name That Alien Planet
Even astronomers have grown weary of planet discoveries with names that only a robot could remember, and on Wednesday they unveiled a new worldwide alien planet naming contest.
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Pesticides Affecting Birds Too
A popular class of insecticides has been linked to bird die-offs—a finding that parallels Rachel Carson's concerns back in 1962.
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Where Do Cosmic Rays Come From?
A powerful telescope may have found clues to the origin of ultra-high-energy particles that bombard the Earth.
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Are Plants Listening?
Plants respond to the acoustic vibrations of chewing insects by producing defensive oils meant to ward off predators.
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