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Chicken That Sickens
"Frontline" takes a look at dangerous pathogens in America’s favorite meat.
Pass the Tissues (and the Inhaler)
A new report explores the sneezier and wheezier side of global warming.
When civil war broke out in Syria, scientists scrambled to save a seed bank
A weekly roundup of the best in science journalism, doodled.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Warmer winters are sending planting zones on a march northward.
Save the Vegetarians, Save the World
A new review of the world’s largest herbivores shows 60 percent face extinction—and that’s bad news for everyone.
Yet Another Faux Pause
Sea-level rise is accelerating, just like climate change science says it should.