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Mosquitoes spread malaria. These researchers want them to fight it instead

Mosquitoes spread malaria. These researchers want them to fight it instead

Scientists have used a gene-editing technique to make mosquitos allies in the fight against malaria. Environmentalists are troubled by the idea of genetically modifying wild animals.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Why recent forecasts on northern lights might be spotty

Why recent forecasts on northern lights might be spotty

You may have heard a lot of chatter in the media and among friends about spotting the northern lights in Minnesota this week. But some experts say those predictions may have been premature — or just wrong. Writer Bob King writes the blog “Astro Bob” for the Duluth News Tribune, and joins Cathy Wurzer to break down the science behind the dancing lights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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The northern lights are coming to several states this week. Here's how to see them

The northern lights are coming to several states this week. Here's how to see them

This week's geomagnetic storm will bring the aurora borealis further south. The Space Weather Prediction Center says the best time to view the aurora borealis is between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. local time.
by Ayana Archie

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Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal for this scientist

Studying the link between the gut and mental health is personal for this scientist

Calliope Holingue researches how the microbiome and mind affect each other. She's part of a growing field, exploring how that connection could ultimately improve treatments for mental conditions.
by Joanne Silberner

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Honeybee deaths rose last year. Here's why farmers would go bust without bees

Honeybee deaths rose last year. Here's why farmers would go bust without bees

Beekeepers lost nearly half of their honeybee colonies last year. Without bees, farmers can't grow the fruits and plants that feed us. So farmers are working harder to get their crops pollinated.
by Allison Aubrey

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