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Bees Blow Billion Bucks
- Watch this video about bees on HowStuffWorks. Researchers from state and federal agriculture agencies have been frustrated in their search for a cause of "colony collapse disorder" because affected hives are often empty except for the queen and a few bees. According to a study by Cornell University, honeybees pollinate more than $14 billion worth of seed and crops in the United States each year.
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Discoveries: Fish Mating Calls
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See how scientists solved the mystery of a relentless sound coming through the walls of people living near the Florida coast. Learn more about fish mating in this video.
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Electricity From Spinach
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Watch this video about electricity from spinach on HowStuffWorks. MIT researchers have created a spinach-powered solar battery, harnessing the ability of plants to convert sunlight into electricity. Learn how to generate electricity from spinach in... More »
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FYI: Cockroaches
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Most people hate roaches, but these little bugs are the ultimate survivors. Learn what makes cockroaches tick by watching this video from the Discovery Channel.
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Wild and Weird Rockets: Gila Monster
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The Gila Monster is probably the biggest homemade rocket you've ever seen in your life. Check it out in this video. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.
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Polar Bear Alcatraz: An Uncertain Future
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These polar bears face an uncertain future on Wrangel Island. Can they survive global warming?
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Growing Living Organs in a Lab
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U.S. researchers have grown a living and beating heart in a lab. Scientists from the University of Minnesota took hearts from dead rats and injected them with heart cells from newborn rats; the hearts then came to life. Video courtesy of Reuters.
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Dirty Jobs: Mosquito Control
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Mosquito control is an important but difficult job. Learn more about the importance of mosquito control with this video from HowStuffWorks.
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Dr. G: Tools of the Trade
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See the wide range of tools -- both high-tech and simple -- that are used to perform autopsies. Learn more about the daily grind of a medical examiner in this video from Discovery.
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