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This strong, all-natural material was used to make the first bulletproof vest more than a century ago—but scientists have barely begun to tap its potential
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Winston Churchill’s Thoughts on Evolution
His essay on alien life was uncovered in 2016; now we have a second example of his previously unpublished thoughts about science
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What Wolves in Yellowstone Can Teach Us about Probiotics
Your body, like the national park, is an ecosystem—and all ecosystems are not the same
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The Bots Are Here—And They’re Protecting Our Crops
Armed with AI-equipped smartphones, African farmers should be able to detect and deal with potato viruses before they get out of hand
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The Secret Life of Kudzu
A plant scorned as an invasive species offers a wealth of practical uses and cultural significance
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