What’s the Best Way to Dispose of Pet Poop?
Prevent disease by tossing feces in the trash.
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Life From Mars
Could Mars have been a better starting point for the origins of life on Earth?
20:19
Wildfires Consume Funds Flagged for Prevention
Fire historian Steve Pyne says our fire system resembles our health care system—it’s focused on emergencies and not prevention.
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NASA Craft to Sniff Moondust, Test Laser Broadband
The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer will suck up dust and gas above the Moon.
The Rim Fire, As Seen From Space
NASA’s MISR experiment snaps pictures of Earth, keeping tabs on environmental attributes from aerosols to smoke plumes.
12:22
A Robot Lab to Survey the Sea Floor
Researchers are developing a DNA-sampling robot for undersea exploration.
11:39
For a Greener Yard, Lose the Lawn
Swapping turf for less thirsty plants can reduce your yard’s water footprint and look just as lush.
17:37
Climate Update: Warming Temperatures
A look at the social and environmental impacts of global warming worldwide.
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The ‘Uncool’ Passion of Jonathan Franzen
The best-selling novelist has a soft spot for birds.
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Volcano ‘Screams’ Before Eruption
Some volcanoes experience a large number of pre-eruption earthquakes.