A Christmas Tree Grows In Oregon
The country’s Christmas tree capital is Oregon, where Douglas and noble firs reign thanks to accommodating climate and soil.
10 Questions for Mark Mello, Moth Man
The zoologist attributes his affinity for nature to a childhood of tromping outdoors.
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Annual Prizes Honor the Stranger Side of Science
The IgNobel Prizes salute unusual research, such as an investigation of dung beetle navigation.
A Monarch Retreat
For Californians, Thanksgiving is prime time for butterfly counting.
Bristling at the Cold
Its brown and black bristles help this creature survive harsh winters.
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The Other Golden Rule
Why most mammals—even elephants—take only 20-30 seconds to urinate.
The Other Golden Rule
Did you know that most mammals, from a house cat to an elephant, take roughly the same amount of time to urinate?
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So Far, No Silver Bullet To Stop Lethal Bat Fungus
Scientists say antifungal bacteria could help fight the fungus causing white-nose syndrome.
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The Myth of the Woolly Bear
Can woolly bear caterpillars predict winter weather?
