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Close up image of a fingerprint. [Credit: Tom Harris].
Close up image of a fingerprint. [Credit: Tom Harris].

More than a Print

Researchers think drug use can be detected in fingerprints.

By Rachele Cooper, October 12th, 2007

Storm Signs from New York’s Past

The Big Apple is due for a hurricane and more vulnerable than ever.

By Jeremy Hsu, October 6th, 2007

Wiring America

A new book explores the power network that connected us before the internet.

By Joshua J Romero, September 28th, 2007

Tainted Lavender

Apathy and dreams along the Gowanus Canal.

By Kristin Elise Phillips, September 26th, 2007

Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others?

- asks Allison from Austin

By Meredith Knight, September 10th, 2007

After the thaw

For the Great Lakes region, new legislation and a deadly fish virus go hand-in-hand with warmer weather.

By Molly Webster, September 5th, 2007

City Life for the Birds

A mysterious heron colony sets up camp in a Queens housing project.

By Erica Westly, August 24th, 2007

Subsidies Blowing in the Wind

Choosing Green Power Feels Good, But Does it Matter?

By Joshua J Romero, August 17th, 2007

Dengue fever warming up to human habits

Urbanization and climate change expand the disease’s comfort zone.

By Peter Sergo, August 10th, 2007

Scinema: Organic Seafood

Does organic seafood live up to its label? Lindsey Bewley and Rachele Cooper find out.

By Lindsey Bewley and Rachele Cooper, August 8th, 2007

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