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Coral Reef, Honduras

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    Ethiopia’s Extreme Salt Mines

    May 25, 2013

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    Australia as Climate Predictor

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Phenomena: A Science Salon

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    Why White Tigers Exist

    DNA findings may help save these mutants—but is that a good idea? By Ed Yong.

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    Trillions of Viruses Inside You

    Don't worry—they're the good guys. By Carl Zimmer.

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    Why Disrupting Memory's Easy

    Remembering weakens memories. By Ed Yong.

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    Trees Pay Ants by "Check"

    Ants help acacias and get perks only they can use. By Ed Yong.

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