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Turning Out the Lights
The dangers of a bright night are becoming more apparent.
Arizona Striped Whiptail The Arizona striped whiptail, imperiled because of habitat destruction, is one of 681 species that WildEarth Guardians filed suit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect. In the past two years, no U.S. plant or wildlife species has been added to the list.
Not-Quite-Endangered Species
One conservation group says these 10 species—and 671 others—belong on the endangered list.
In the Search for Aliens, a Lot of Dumb Questions
UFOs. Roswell. The planet Nibiru. An astrobiologist busts myths while seeking intelligent life.
Suzanne Critchfield, 68, with grandkids in Oakley, ID and her daughter Annette Hansen, left, look over their family history on a computer. Grandchildren Alysha, 9, Jared, 11, Bruce, 16 and Mark, 21 are seen in the back.
A High-Tech Family Tree
New services use DNA to connect relatives and track down ancestors.
The 12 Diseases That Altered History
Syphilis, hemophilia, and potato blight are among the ills that have changed the world.
Medical Science
Closer to Vanquishing the Virus
Researchers are shifting their attention from the virus to the study of the infected host.
Environment
With Financial Backing at Last, There's a Revolution in Power
Thanks to Silicon Valley's money and ideas, solar and other new technologies may finally pay off.
Science Education
For Frogs, a Digital Detour
Software makes it possible for students to swap a scalpel for a computer mouse in the Biology lab.
