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Smithsonian Digs Into Extraordinary Fossil Collection
By Jacqueline Conciatore published
Unique ollection offers remarkably well -preserved specimens donated by citizen scientist.
Gulf Killifish Show Defects from Crude Oil Exposure
By Jacqueline Conciatore published
Study finds defects in fish contaminated by the 2010 BP spill.
Nature Aids Science to Take on Bed Bugs
By Jacqueline Conciatore published
A tried and true folk remedy inspires the fight against bed bugs.
New Biofuel Possibility in Horse Gut Fungus
By Jacqueline Conciatore published
The fungus, extracted from horse feces, is a potential biofuels source.
Robotic Bat Wing Mimics a 'Spectacular Flyer'
By Jacqueline Conciatore published
Researcher Joseph Bahlman designs a robotic flapper inspired by bats.
Program Pointed Students to Mathematics Research
By Alla Herman published
Real-world research set the tone for these students' futures.
Exploring the Makeup of Extrasolar Planets
By Josh Chamot published
Using a new technique for processing and analyzing incoming starlight, astronomers can decipher the chemistry of extrasolar planets.
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