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These beautiful modern-art paintings are made of fly puke
Like some other artists, John Knuth lets his assistants do all the work. Except his assistants are flies, and their work involves pooping and puking all over the canvas.
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FDA moves to keep arsenic out of your apple juice
The agency is proposing new limits on the amount of cancer-causing arsenic allowed in apple juice. Arsenic contamination can be caused by pesticides.
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Why climate change has Darwin down for the count
Birds, reptiles, amphibians, and many other animals may not be able to adapt to rising temperatures.
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Campaign to roll back state renewable programs is a flop so far
The right-wing American Legislative Exchange Council has been pushing state bills to undermine renewable portfolio standards -- and losing.
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Good news for penguins: World’s largest marine reserve could be established around Antarctica
Major nations are considering proposals to protect more than 1.5 million square miles of ocean. But will Russia and skeptical countries go along?
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Watch a corpse-scented penis-flower bloom in real time
Why go to Belgium or D.C. to watch a smelly flower bloom? Instead, watch it on the live feed, which is virtually odorless.
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This pavilion was 3D-printed by 6,500 silkworms
We expect MIT researchers to be innovators in 3D printing. We do not necessarily expect the same of caterpillars.
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Oysters, reefs, and swamps protect billions worth of real estate — for free
Without natural barriers, twice as much U.S. coastline will be highly exposed to climate risks.
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1930s amphibious bike rides through water, but sadly not through time
This bike is perfect for dealing with climate change.
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Best date ever: Visit every subway stop in Manhattan
One unconscionably hot day last week, James Doernberg, 20, and Kai Jordan, 18, went on an adventure together.
