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To Stop New Viruses Infecting Humans, We Must Protect Bat Habitat
When bat habitats are destroyed, the animals find new places to roost, putting them into closer contact with humans and livestock.
The Great (Sticker Shock) Thanksgiving
This year, birds are smaller, more expensive and in short supply.
Egg Whites Could be the Key to Cleaning Our Oceans
A new study found that the breakfast staple can effectively filter microplastics from water.
Could Dissolvable Cranberry Film Replace Plastic Packaging Someday?
The technology to use biodegradable film in place of some plastic or paper packaging is there, say researchers. But first, the industry needs to get on board.
It’s Another Less-Than-Fruitful Year for Cranberries
The Thanksgiving staple may be in short supply this year.
Turn Your Backyard Into a Snack Yard With Edible Landscapes
Landscapers are making private and public spaces more useful, and planting edible alternatives to traditional plants.
Scientists Get to the Core of the Honeycrisp Apple
Cornell University researchers have successfully mapped 97 percent of the apple’s genome, a boon for breeders working on future varieties.
The Story of a Family In 100 Recipes
The family behind “The Woks of Life” blog has a new cookbook, which highlights just how much cooking and gardening traditions bond us together.
How One Chef is Embracing Seasonal Food with Sub-Sea Foraging
In Newfoundland, where the ocean is at your doorstep, seasonal food goes far beyond what’s growing in the garden.
