Articles by Sarah Laskow
Sarah Laskow is a reporter based in New York City who covers environment, energy, and sustainability issues, among other things.
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Antarctic lake is basically full of aliens
For the last 2,800 years, microbes have been chilling out at 8.6 degrees F in what one scientist describes as "brine 'mush'" that's six times saltier than seawater.
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Man, animals are kinkier than you thought
It's hard to know how freaky animal sex gets, though, because some scientists are protective of their research subjects.
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Nature-inspired water bottle could fill itself using moisture from the air
To keep from drying out in its incredibly arid habitat, the Namib desert beetle gathers moisture from ocean breezes on its wings.
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Agricultural training ground The Farm School is bucolic, educational, and stupid expensive
Students learn to grow organic vegetables, tend livestock, and manage forests. Only problem? The cost.