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Elephants Can Learn to Sniff Out Landmines
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Can elephants detect landmines with smell? Read the article to learn more about the landmine detection of elephants using their noses.
Langurs Are Primates That Love to Monkey Around
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There are over 60 species of langur in the world, all of which eat a plant-based diet and most of which burp a lot.
Scientists Develop Quick-Growing Coral Method to Save Dying Reefs
Coral grows faster when it's cut or broken and scientists are taking advantage of that to replenish depleted reefs.
Are Plastic-eating Enzymes Our Planet's Only Hope?
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Two bacterial enzymes degrade PET plastics and could potentially be a solution to Earth's massive waste problem. HowStuffWorks looks at the science.
When did we begin genetically engineering food?
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The practice of genetically engineering food started taking off after some key discoveries about DNA. Learn when we began genetically engineering food.
How Do Chameleons Change Color? And Why?
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Chameleons change color whenever they feel agitated, exhilarated, threatened or excited. OK, but how?
How One Key Protein May Help Tendons Enhance Athletic Performance
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The presence of the protein Piezo1 plays a key role in how tendons heal - and a genetic mutation in that protein may enhance athletic performance.
Can You Name These Beach Movies From Just One Image?
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Get your beach blanket out, 'cause this quiz isn't your average game of bingo. It's all about bikinis, bad guys and big waves. Can you CRUSH this quiz?
What Are Haptics on iPhone Devices and Why Do They Exist?
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Ever wonder how flat cell phone keys vibrate to let you know you've pressed a button? It's called haptics, and you can use it for lots more than just phones.
What Happens When a Keystone Species Goes Extinct?
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Keystone species in an ecosystem function much like a keystone in an arch. Without them the structure collapses. Learn about keystone species.