To Track Magma's Path to Eruption, Scientists Say There's Something in the Water
Understanding how magma behaves could help researchers forecast volcanic eruptions
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Meet Seven Species Named After Musicians
On the eve of the Grammy Awards, learn how scientists sing the praises of their favorite musical artists in the names of ants, snakes, flies and more
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The Hybridized Nature of Washington's Iconic Cherry Trees
For the 110th anniversary of their arrival to DC, we explore the biology of these charismatic clones
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Say Hello to the Scientist Using DNA to Track Plankton Diversity
Ecologist Paula Pappalardo hones strategies for identifying these critical ocean organisms
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