Category: Natural Selections
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Posted on October 18, 2022
Renewable Fuel Policy Refresh?
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a critical step in mitigating climate change. One way to do this is to expand renewable fuels, which can […]
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Sweet Solution
Greek yogurt is a relatively recent food fad in the U.S. But its unique taste and thick texture appeal to many, and it accounted […]
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A Soaring Success in Bird Conservation
You could say Stanley Temple’s life has been for the birds. His interest in all things avian was nurtured at a young age by […]
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Americans Put Carbon on a Diet
Every choice we make as consumers has a climate impact. It’s often measured in terms of a “carbon footprint” — that is, the amount […]
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Posted on August 2, 2022
Just Like a Trip to Japan
In a span of 20 minutes, a dozen UW students visited a Japanese pastry shop and a high-tech sushi restaurant, and then they got […]
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Lessons in the Garden
Plants and humans have always been connected. They evolved together. Yet many people fail to realize how fundamental plants are to their daily lives […]
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Where, Exactly, Are the Warblers?
As humans continue to drastically alter landscapes across the country, birds suffer the consequences. By at least one estimate, the population of North American […]
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Posted on April 29, 2022
Innovative Tech Captures Carbon — and a Big Prize
Cut greenhouse gas emissions and stave off the harmful effects of climate change. It’s one of the most important challenges we face today. And […]
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Was ‘Flatten the Curve’ Effective?
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, one message became ubiquitous: “Flatten the curve.” Tied to a simple yet compelling chart of infections over time, with […]
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Adaptable Aspens
Watching paint dry has nothing on watching a forest grow. That achingly long wait has always made it challenging to study how forests adapt […]
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Posted on November 8, 2021
A Dairy Venture into the World of Sports Drinks
When her son started playing baseball, Michelle McBride discovered an empty niche in the world of sports drinks. “We didn’t want him drinking traditional […]
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The Promise of Safe Food for Billions
Outside of agricultural and scientific circles, few people would hear the word “mycotoxin” and fully understand the reference. But they probably should. This menace […]