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Antibacterial Pollution

June 4, 2003

The antibacterial compound Triclosan converts into a dioxin, which is toxic to plants and animals.

June 3, 2003

Male fireflies that are better able to reproduce have longer flashes, and females can tell.

June 2, 2003

Biosphere 2 is doing experiments on how rising carbon dioxide levels affect pollution.

May 30, 2003

Crows steal food differently depending on whether the victim is a relative, and peafowl are messing …

May 27, 2003

How do dryer sheets work? (Releases ingredients that neutralize static charge)

May 26, 2003

Cloned pigs differ from one another as much as pigs bred conventionally do.

May 23, 2003

Cheap coffee is bad for environment; and researchers can track household wastewater by looking for …

May 22, 2003

Using cell phone signals to monitor traffic flow in smaller cities

May 20, 2003

Why is it that if pipes inside your house can freeze during winter, that fire hydrants outside dont …

May 19, 2003

Replanting cultivated seed of natural grasses best for keeping out invaders on disturbed land

May 16, 2003

Tea can strengthen the immune system, and the green variety can help skin cells live longer

May 15, 2003

What is the make-up of a natural light bulb rather than a normal one? (the mix of colors it gives …