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Biology | May 20, 2013
Saved From Living Death: How Genetically Modifying Chestnuts Could Bring Them Back
Posted by Dr. Barry Starr
The American chestnut was the king of the trees in forests in the eastern U.S. until a fungus from Asia brought them down.
We are getting very close to making a resistant American chestnut. Now the question is whether or not we should plant it
out in the wild.
Blog | May 16, 2013
Thinking Like a Pirate -- or a Scientist
Posted by Clancy J. Wolf
New understandings about how scientists think inspire changes in school science standards.
Blog | May 14, 2013
Are Doughnuts Destroying Forests?
Posted by David Huppert
A conversation with a forestry expert reveals doughnuts as unlikely contributors to global deforestation.
Environment | May 13, 2013
Scientist Superheroes: The US Government's Crisis Science Team
Posted by Peter Lollo
If your town were suddenly struck by an earthquake or hurricane, you could count on the arrival of police, firefighters, and
medical technicians to aid in the emergency response. As of this past January, the US government has added a new team of responders
to this list—scientists.
Biology | May 07, 2013
Next Meal: Engineering Food
Posted by Gabriela Quirós
Are the benefits of genetically engineered foods worth the risks? This half-hour QUEST Northern California special explores
the pros and cons of genetically engineered crops, and what the future holds for research and regulations.
