Behind the Scenes
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Plankton: A Time Capsule for Scientific InquiryResearchers use plankton fossil shells from foraminifera to build a long-term view of past environmental conditions.
By Cat Wolner Published
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Taiwan's Coral Reefs and Other Hidden GemsMelissa Roth reflects on her research trip to Taiwan.
By Melissa Roth Published
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Big Wildfires in the West: Why, How, What To Do?Researchers explore the causes of and solutions for rising wildfire dangers.
By Lily Whiteman Published
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Searching History for the Cement of TomorrowThis eco-friendly cement actually has origins in Ancient Egyptian pyramids and Ancient Rome.
By Dorilona Rose Published
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Baseball Helps Humanize the Supreme CourtA professor’s passion for baseball led to the creation of a database with a searchable trove of oral arguments.
By Susan Reiss Published
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Reef Parasites: Predator or ScapegoatResearcher Paul Sikkel studies reef parasites and their impact on fish at the reef.
By Paul Sikkel Published
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Stalagmites & Hieroglyphs: Investigating the Maya DemiseTackling this 2,000-year-old mystery takes a large and diverse set of experts.
By Jacqueline Conciatore Published
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Detecting Social Patterns from Shifting DialectsA powerful computer program allows scientists to map shifts in regional accents.
By Susan Reiss Published
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Recycled Coal Plant Waste Cleans Up Oil SpillsCoal plant waste product can be converted into oil spill cleanup prodigy and then recycled, making the oil usable as well.
By Holly B. Martin Published
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