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Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing

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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.

Is a Woolly Mammoth Clone Even Possible?

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The woolly mammoth: an iconic extinct species that once roamed the vast arctic tundra during the last ice age. These colossal creatures disappeared thousands of years ago, but now, scientists are working to bring them back.

How Can Light Kill Viruses?

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Hand sanitizers can only get you so far in preventing a viral infection. Scientists are discovering how visible light can be used to destroy viruses. Learn about the laser technique and what it means for the future.

Could scientists resurrect the dodo bird?

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The dodo bird could be brought back from extinction thanks to the recent discovery of an intact dodo skeleton. Read about the recent dodo bird discovery.

How Organic Farming Works

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Consumers are becoming more and more knowledgeable about food safety and their health. As a result, organic farming has entered the agriculture mainstream. But what methods must be used, and how is organic farming certified?

Battle of the Best Sonar: 'Team Dolphin' vs. 'Team Bat'

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Do dolphins or bats have better sonar? That question has led to some playful ribbing among scientists. HowStuffWorks wanted to find out, too.

Top 5 Ways Nature Has Inspired Technology

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Some of the newest ideas in technology come from very old ideas -- they're inspired by nature. How do the plants and animals around us give engineers ideas?

How Gene Banks Work

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Gene banks preserve thousands of genetic samples from organisms and store them in frozen vaults. Learn why gene banks are becoming more urgent.

How Gene Doping Works

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In gene doping, athletes would modify their genes to perform better in sports. Learn why gene doping isn't acceptable but gene therapy is.

How Digital Immortality Works

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Digital immortality may enable people to live forever. But would we want digital immortality to exist? Learn how digital immortality might work.

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