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Lauren Gravitz

June 2003

Invasion Without the Body Snatchers

The tailings pond for the Antamina mine in Peru. Scientists found a new microbe in a similar pond in Brazil. The microbe may help clean up toxic waste from copper production. (Credit: Paulo Tomaz/Flickr)

Copper Mine

 Bacteria found around a Brazilian mine could improve copper harvesting.

 Rare Microbes Turn Toxic Sludge into Usable Copper

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In some cases, offloading passengers or the cargo isn't enough to solve the problem. And climate change may only make the problem worse.

Why Extreme Heat Might Cancel Your Flight

Volunteers can help researchers study and save the planet by getting involved in citizen science projects.  (Credit: Debris Tracker)

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 This Earth Day, volunteer to help study and explore our home planet. 

Celebrate Earth Day With a Citizen Science Project

cherry trees in Japan

 An exceptionally warm spring has led to the early arrival of cherry blossoms in Japan, causing researchers to draw patterns between local temperature increases and global warming. 

Japan Just Had Its Earliest Peak Bloom of Cherry Blossoms in 1,200 Years. Is Climate Change to Blame?

An orange tree in Florida, where citrus crops are at risk of various plant-targeting diseases. (Credit:  Karen Grigoryan/Shutterstock)

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Researchers are formulating unconventional solutions for tree diseases that harm beloved foods like oranges and chocolate. These include a potential RNA therapy, similar to certain COVID-19 vaccines.

How Plant 'Vaccines' Could Save Us From a World Without Fruit

The Lawns to Wildflowers app has arrived, sharing pro tips on how to turn grassy lawn into buzzing habitat. 
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Butterfly-Urban Oasis

Biologists are recruiting everyday gardeners to save pollinators, with a little help from a smartphone app.

Pollinators Are in Trouble. Here's How Transforming Your Lawn Into a Native Wildflower Habitat Can Help

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