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When aggressive ant species come in contact, deadly conflicts ensue G. Chomicki
This tropical plant builds isolated ‘apartments’ to prevent battles among the aggressive ant tenants it relies on for survival
Squamellaria plants grow special structures to host the ants they symbiotically rely on for nutrients. Distinct compartments help different ant colonies live peacefully side by side.
Air pollution from wildfire smoke can worsen heart and lung disease.
Wildfire smoke can make your outdoor workout hazardous to your health – an exercise scientist explains how to gauge the risk
Factors like your health status and how hard you exercise can help gauge the risk of wildfire smoke exposure.
Former Navy SEALs are diving to save the ocean
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on Force Blue, where veterans use their skills for marine conservation, healing both ocean and themselves.
Invasive Asian carp are spreading up the Mississippi River system and already clog the Illinois River.
Invasive carp threaten the Great Lakes − and reveal a surprising twist in national politics
Democratic governors and President Donald Trump agree to fight an invasion of non-native fish that has spread up the Mississippi River and threatens the Great Lakes.
The Rapala Guide to Making This Summer’s Family Fishing Trip the Best One Yet
(BPT) - When you love fishing, taking your loved ones out on the water might just be one of life's greatest joys. There's simply nothing better than spending uninterrupted time together, telling …

Doctors told a dad his daughter would never walk on her own. He built a way to get her on the trails.

The Salt Lake Tribune shares a story about a cart, built by a Utah father whose daughter could no longer walk, that is redefining outdoor accessibility for families around the world.
Beyond the beach: 7 exciting experiences in the Mexican Caribbean
(BPT) - The Mexican Caribbean is known for its crystal-clear waters and white sand beaches, and there are even more experiences within its 12 regions that are just as memorable as its shores. If …
Filming 'The Perfect Storm' in Gloucester Harbor, Mass.
 The Salem News Historic Photograph Collection, Salem State University Archives and Special Collections, CC BY
Checking in on New England fisheries 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters
Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also changed the face of fishing and the lives of fishermen.

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Snow leopards are hard to find and count, which makes protecting them difficult.
Conservationists have to search rough terrain and thousands of automated photographs to find the elusive cats. Artificial intelligence can help them work more accurately and more efficiently.
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The black-legged tick, or deer tick, _Ixodes scapularis_, can transmit Lyme disease and other health hazards.
Changes to forests, and how close people and their livestock live to them, have changed tick habitats and the risks humans face of Lyme disease and other illnesses.
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The shark in 'Jaws' became a terrifying icon.
A shark expert whose own curiosity about these fascinating fish was sparked by the movie explains some of their unique features. Many discoveries came in the decades after ‘Jaws.’
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