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Recent stories by Knowable Magazine
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A shocking number of birds are in trouble
We know better than ever how to help endangered birds, with notable conservation successes.
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The neurons that make you feel hangry
Brain area that stimulates appetite could be a target for eating-disorder therapies.
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The challenges and promises of climate lawsuits
Suing governments and fossil fuel companies is a key tool in the climate change battle.
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The long-awaited mission that could transform our understanding of Mars
Next-gen gear on delayed Martian rover may help answer the question of life on Mars.
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Mysteries of the poisonous amphibians
How do frogs and other amphibians survive their own noxious weapons?
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A warmer planet, less nutritious plants and… fewer grasshoppers?
Higher levels of carbon dioxide are changing micronutrients in grasses, trees, and kelp.
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As glaciers retreat, new streams for salmon
Insects move in, alders and willows spring up, and spawning fish arrive in thousands.
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Animal personalities can trip up science, but there’s a solution
Individual behavior patterns may skew studies, but a new approach could help.
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The rise of green hydrogen in Latin America
Several projects are underway in the region to produce this clean energy source.
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Scientific highs and lows of cannabinoids
Hundreds of cannabis-related chemicals now exist, inspiring researchers—and users.
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COVID, RSV and the flu: A case of viral interference?
Viruses, it turns out, can block one another and take turns to dominate.
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Could getting rid of old cells turn back the clock on aging?
Researchers are investigating medicines that selectively kill decrepit cells.
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As the Arctic warms, beavers are moving in
Scientists are just beginning to study the impacts of beaver dams on the tundra.
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The evolution of whales from land to sea
Genomes of cetaceans help tell story of mammals who returned to life aquatic.
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The road to low-carbon concrete
Humanity's love affair with cement and concrete results in massive CO2 emissions.
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City birds are changing their tune
Many urban-dwelling birds have modified their songs in response to human-generated noise.
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What the image of the Milky Way’s black hole really shows
Swirling plasma around its edges will reveal more about galaxy’s history, evolution.
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How green are biofuels? Scientists are at loggerheads
Replacing gasoline with ethanol has changed landscapes across the globe.
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Our ancestors ate a Paleo diet. It had carbs
Modern hunter-gatherers offer insight into how our distant ancestors ate.
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How sustainable are fake meats?
Checking whether plant-based burgers may have lighter environmental footprints.
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How a giant eagle came to dominate ancient New Zealand
Evidence suggests eagle was part of a wave of feathered invaders.
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How long will it take to understand long COVID?
Researchers have proposed a variety of theories to explain symptoms of COVID long-haulers.
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A dying star’s last hurrah
At the end of their lives, sunlike stars metamorphose into glowing shells of gas.
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Climate change is altering the chemistry of wine
Warming, wildfires, and unpredictable weather are disrupting the winemaking process.
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Mitochondria and the origin of eukaryotes
Were organelles a driving force or late addition in the evolution of cells like ours?
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Bear hibernation: More than a winter’s nap
Scientists are watching to see how bears will tweak their habits as the climate warms.
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Mining museums’ genomic treasures
Museums hold billions of biological specimens, many of which still contain DNA.
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Rethinking air conditioning amid climate change
ACs and refrigerators help keep people safe—but they also further warm the planet.
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How plants turned predator
Carnivorous plants fascinate as much now as when their gruesome diet was first discovered.