The Colony-Killing Mistake Backyard Beekeepers Are Making
Bee experts warn that novices may be inadvertently putting their hives in danger by not keeping the mite population in check.
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If Papa Was A Rolling Stone, He'd Obey The Laws Of Physics
If your papa was actually a rolling stone, your mama could have kept track of him. That's because his travel distance and travel time would be predictable! In fact, you and mama could've used basic math skills to find him. He'd have been thrilled.
So, what does this have to do with evolution?
Why Doctors Want A Computerized Assistant For Cancer Care
There's more information on genetic mutations and in the scientific literature than cancer doctors can process easily. Smart, fast computers might be able to help.
Flint Mayor: 'Everybody Played A Role In This Disaster'
As a federal state of emergency ends for Flint, Mich., Mayor Karen Weaver says residents don't trust that government officials have fully addressed the lead contamination of their water.
He's Brilliant, She's Lovely: Teaching Computers To Be Less Sexist
Algorithms teach computers how to process language. But because they draw on human writing, they have some biases. Researchers are trying to weed out those problematic associations.
Where Lead Lurks And Why Even Small Amounts Matter
Federal environmental regulations for lead in drinking water still leave room for concentrations high enough to pose a health hazard, critics say.
Once Nearly Extinct California Island Foxes No Longer Endangered
Thanks to an aggressive recovery effort, a species of tiny foxes endemic to California recovers in what researchers say is record time.
Bald Eagle's Comeback Means Bad News For Other Rare Birds
The recovery of the bald eagle is bad news for herons, loons and other rare birds. Their numbers are being decimated by eagles who prey upon them.
Talk About An Ancient Mariner! Greenland Shark Is At Least 272 Years Old
This Arctic species can live longer than any other known animal advanced enough to have a backbone, scientists say — maybe more than 500 years. Their muscles might hold clues that could help humans.
Robot-Like Machines Helped People With Spinal Injuries Regain Function
Eight people with serious spinal injuries who practiced hours of interaction with wearable machines for months regained lost feeling and some ability to move.