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In zoos, different giraffe species will readily mate, but if the species cross paths in Kenya, their rain-driven mating cycles won't be in sync
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Everyone has a unique "fingerprint" of oral bacteria species, and new research shows that, in isolation, it can be used to predict your ethnicity
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One day, augmented reality may help drivers know when to pass up a slow truck on a two-lane road
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A French chemist is developing street lights that can absorb carbon dioxide 200 times more efficiently than trees
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The plants can absorb gold particles in their roots and transport them up to their leaves--a finding that could be a boon for mining companies
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The Smithsonian's Richard Kurin reflects on the recent shutdown and the icons that have shaped American history
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Scientists have identified a milk protein called Tenascin C that binds to HIV and prevents it from injecting its DNA into human cells
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A greened potato indicates the presence of a toxin that can cause gastrointestinal distress, induce coma or even death within 24 hours of consumption
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A video demonstration by the Aeromobil may have you thinking it's best to stay grounded for now
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As part of National Design Week, National Design award winners celebrated their achievements with a gala held October 17
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"Invisible" solar cells may soon turn smartphone displays into battery-assisting solar panels
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Entries into the annual inventors competition include an Iron Man-inspired suit and a printer that fits in your bag
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After a 16-day hiatus, the Smithsonian National Zoo panda cam is back on the air
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A new study shows that the apes make specific warning calls when near other chimps, and they keep sounding the alarm until their friends are safe
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After the 16-day government shutdown, visitors can once again visit the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo relaunches the panda cam
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Biologists visited the world-famous frog jubilee to study the amphibians' record-breaking jumps and the frog jockeys' expert techniques
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A geographer and a biologist at Salem State University team up to curate a new exhibition, featuring confounding views from both satellites and microscopes
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A watch that predicts when its wearer will expire is proving popular with the masses. But why?
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Rioting tailors, destitute inventors and the court system all got involved in one of the 19th century's biggest innovations
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From the ocean surface to the seafloor, climate change is set to ravage marine environments, leaving practically no part of the sea untouched by 2100
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