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Attack of the (Not So Killer) Tomatoes
By Susan M. Reiss published
Researchers have discovered the enzyme responsible for tomatoes' chemical defense response.
![An image of the Lake Erie algae bloom acquired by NASA's Aqua satellite on October 9, 2011.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gJenqQg5ydisymWFEAjphD-320-80.jpg)
Planting the Seed of Sustainable Farming: Op-Ed
By Suzy Friedman published
Can algal blooms be stopped with better farming?
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7 Ways Food Needs to Change
By Wynne Parry published
Experts discuss the forces shaping tomorrow's dinner.
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Where Does All That Food Come From?
By Tim Wall published
Even after this year's widespread drought, one place without "made in China" labels is the grocery store.
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Mother of Many Modern Languages Traced to Ancient Turkey
By Wynne Parry published
A technique used to study the spread of viruses has been applied to language.
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218 More Counties Added to Drought Disaster Area
By Stephanie Pappas published
Drought deepens in the United States.
![Lost Ladybug Project, citizen science](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HmZQBkKWfXi3Xbs9cqzLER-320-80.jpg)
Everyday Citizens Can Help Solve the Riddle of the Disappearing Ladybugs
By Lily Whiteman published
Scientists enlist the help of citizen science to explore changes in the ladybug population.
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