Science & Nature
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Cicadas have overwhelmed large swaths of the Eastern United States this summer, and their behavior and deafening song provide research material for scientists, inspiration for artists and well, mixed reactions from residents. Miles O'Brien reports. Continue
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A wildfire in Colorado has become the most destructive in the state's history. The blaze has spread across 94,000 acres, spurred by high winds and hot, dry conditions. The fire continues to burn out of control in a heavily wooded area northeast of Colorado Springs. Jeffrey Brown has an update on the fire and evacuations Continue
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When a cyclone hits India, the sea-drenched soil can remain salty for years. Farmers are finding new high-yield rice seeds are not withstanding the salty onslaught as well as seeds developed more than a century ago. Continue
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California dairy farmers are producing milk at higher rates. Meanwhile, milk and cheese are more in demand in countries such as China. The latest "Food for 9 Billion" report examines why the relationship between California's farmers and China's demands is not necessarily a match made in heaven. Continue
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In other news Wednesday, a Colorado wildfire has forced more than 7,000 people to evacuate. Officials said that the fire could have already destroyed 100 homes with hundreds more still in jeopardy. Also, the National Weather Service issued its highest alert for Iowa, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio ahead of a huge storm system. Continue
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In order to grow fresh produce on limited land, Singapore has constructed towers where seedlings grow into eatable plants. Continue
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In the small Middle Eastern country of Qatar, where fresh water is scarce and most food is imported, scientists are testing ways to grow vegetables that use more greenhouse gases than they produce. Continue
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Researchers in Qatar are trying new techniques to grow food, such as pumping carbon dioxide into greenhouses and using drip irrigation in sandy plant beds. Continue
NOVA
Europa’s icy surface may cover a salty ocean. Could life lurk in the depths? Continue
Nature
Baby sloths caught on film, hot pink slugs make their home in Australia's Mount Kaputar, and the Hula painted frog—previously thought extinct—is spotted in Israel. Continue
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The hypothesis: Trees improve people's health. The experiment: Remove 100 million trees in the eastern and midwestern U.S. over the course of 10 years and see what happens. What happened: People died. Is it that simple? Our readers said, no. So we asked one of the authors of the study to address their concerns. Continue
Nature
Great Zebra Exodus Filmmaker, Adrian Bailey, spent eight months and traveled over 7,5000 miles documenting on the plains zebras of Botswana. Bailey answers questions on the African equid, their impressive migration habits, and the most traumatic event he's witnessed in two decades of filming in the wild. Continue
Nature
Get to know the world’s most amazing big cats with Revealing the Leopard, Siberian Tiger Quest, and Elsa’s Legacy: Born Free. Big cats kicks off Wednesday, July 17 at 8/7c. Continue
Next Avenue
A plane's probably not going to crash into your living room. But watch out for your shower, diet and spouse. Continue
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Singapore's skyline is composed mostly of skyscrapers, so it's no wonder residents are looking up when they're considering places to grow fruits and vegetables in this high-density Asian island. Continue
Next Avenue
Deep, immersive reading offers far more benefits than just pleasure. Continue
Next Avenue
A new study finds that the lotions ward off wrinkles, but to prevent cancer, read the label first. Continue
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Ray Suarez talks with writer Emily Anthes about the sometimes wild and weird outcomes when scientists experiment on animals. In her new book, "Frankenstein's Cat: Cuddling up to Biotech's Brave New Beasts," Anthes looks at the ethical limits of -- and our emotional reactions to -- the use of animals to explore biotechnology. Continue
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In Costa Rica, birds, bats and bees serve vital roles in controlling pests and pollinating crops. Now, researchers are measuring the contributions of these critters to encourage farmers to move away from the single-crop model and toward biodiversity. Continue
Next Avenue
The chairman of Dole Foods plans to live to 125 -- and he believes you can, too. Continue
