To the Ends of the Earth for an Eel
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View ArticleTo the Ends of the Earth for an Eel
In the Eighteenth century, explorers set out to catalog the variety of life on Earth... Until then, even educated people believed in mythological creatures lurking outside the relative safety of their...
View ArticleThe Cicadas Are Coming!
Drive south of the Massachusetts border this summer and you’re bound to hear the deafening buzz of the 17-year cicada. From the Carolinas to Connecticut,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNew Zealand Cat Wars
New Zealand cat owners are reacting with outrage against a plan to drastically reduce the number of free-roaming cats proposed by renowned environmental» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Neanderthal Mind
To call someone a Neanderthal is to liken one to the heavy browed, ape-like troglodytes we see in history books or movies, but were they more sophisticated» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleDecrease In Moose Population Has Scientists Puzzled
There are between 800,000 and 1.2 million moose in North America, but scientists are concerned that their numbers are shrinking – and fast. Moose» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View Article7.14.14: TV Research And Delusions And An Undergarment Confession
Underwear, television and delusion. No, not a David Sedaris essay. These are some of the topics we are exploring on today’s Word of Mouth. Join us for...» E-Mail This
View ArticleScience Cafe: A Closer Look At Sugar
Our Science Café tackles sugar: the average American now eats about 130 pounds of sugar every year. It’s in everything from tomato sauce to milk. But...
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