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Scientists say a sled dog's fur serves as an excellent detector for mercury contamination. [Credit: Jim Doeden]
Mushing and Metals
How sled dogs can teach us about mercury contamination.
By Emily V. Driscoll, March 19th, 2008
TOPIC environment
Breeding the Overfished Bluefin Tuna
Tuna farming advances, but strict fishing regulations might be the only hope for this sushi fish.
By Susannah F. Locke, March 7th, 2008
The Snacks You Used to Step On
Four hours with New York’s favorite forager
By Molika Ashford, February 13th, 2008
Supermales to the Rescue
Tricking males into mating with other males may fight invasive fish.
By Rachel Mahan, January 11th, 2008
Forecasting Phenom
A 27-year-old spearheads the nation’s premier hurricane forecast.
By Andrew Grant, January 9th, 2008
Waterless Rice?
Researchers develop drought resistant rice, but not everyone is convinced it can fight hunger.
By Monica Heger, December 28th, 2007
Unlocking the Mystery of Red Tide
After more than 20 years, researchers make a key discovery about red tide toxins, with some surprising applications.
By Katherine Tweed, December 19th, 2007
Is there really such a thing as a “green flash” at sunset and sunrise?
- asks Jessie from New York
By Karina Hamalainen, December 10th, 2007
The Antarctica Strain
Scientists show microbes can survive after 8 million years on ice.
By Adam T. Hadhazy, November 28th, 2007
Genetic Flower Power
Studying wild mustard weed may uncover the way the environment and genetics interact during a crucial moment in the life of a plant.
By Meredith Knight, November 2nd, 2007
