April 2008

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Around Their Necks

Albatrosses are diverse in form and range, but they share a common problem: people.

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Invisibility

A device that renders objects truly invisible may be commonplace within the next few decades.

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Class Act

An Internet guide to online science course offerings

Chimpanzee takes a dose of antimalarials in Trichilia rubescens leaves.
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Take Once a Day, with Dirt

Chimps eat dirt to prevent malaria.

cats dogs
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The Dog’s Meow

Man’s two best friends make friends with each other.

Ancient sign at Herculaneum
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No Dumping

A high-tech imaging technique deciphers Roman signage: Don’t poop near the water supply!

tectonic
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Hold the Crust

Plate tectonics takes a break from time to time.

Ants
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Caught Red-Bellied

Devious parasites turn ants into walking berries.

Tenontosaurus
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Teen-Eggers

Dinos grew fast and bred young.

ocean rocks
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Six Feet Under

Why haven’t insects colonized the oceans?

swiss chard
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Protein Shake-Up

Global warming leads to less nutritious crops.

Fossil foraminifer
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Want Ice in Your Water?

Ice endured on Earth even during an ancient hot spell.

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