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AgricultureFarms sprout in cities
The farms of the future may be where you would least expect to find them -- in towering skyscrapers in some of the world's largest cities.
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PlanetsThe trouble with Pluto
The traditional view of the solar system is out of date. Depending on who you talk to today, the answer to how many planets there are could be eight, 12, or even 208 and counting.
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AnimalsWeird, new ant
Recently discovered South American species shakes up ant family tree.
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EnvironmentOur plastic world
Some products contain chemicals that can pose a serious health risk.
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SpaceThe solar system’s biggest junkyard
The science of tracking millions of pieces of garbage that orbit Earth is tricky and essential.
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MathMath and our number sense
Not all math skills are learned in the classroom. Some of them come naturally.
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Health & MedicineThe chemistry of sleeplessness
A brain chemical may help people stay awake even when they are really, really tired.
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TechNanomagnets corral oil
Scientists may have found a clever way to clean up oil spills -- with magnets.
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Health & MedicineEar pain, weight gain
Scientists have found a link between frequent childhood ear infections and obesity later in life.
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