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Search is on for Hot Young StarsAn astronomer uses gamma ray bursts to shine a light on outer space.
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5 Ways to Talk to Your Kids About BullyingHigh school bullying, whether it is an online spat or ostracism in the lunchroom, is fairly common. But despite its prevalence, bullying can be difficult to discuss.
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Modern Worldwide Danger Blooms from Ancient BacteriaOpinion Research results will have implications for many other lakes in the U.S. and around the world that are also experiencing toxic blooms.
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Engineering a Better Food BankOpinion Fairly and efficiently distributing food is a large and complicated problem and a team of engineers set out to make it work better.
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Swallows Of The Western SkiesAn international team of researchers studies one slim bird to answer some big biological questions.
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Innovative Entertainment Model Designed to Get Kids OutsideThe new online production, Plum Landing, teaches kids core science concepts and gets them exploring their worlds through online webisodes, games, an app, videos and hands-on activities.
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Frog Population Decline Linked to Killer PathogenRanavirus may be partly to blame for dwindling frog populations.
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Citizen Science Aims to Clean Up Pacific PlasticsCOASST studies seasonal patterns of ocean debris to aid in the clean up of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
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Predicting How Biodiversity Affects DiseaseWith the increase of cross-species disease it is important to understand how disease, species-interactions and biodiversity interact.
