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The Ecological Society of America Turns 100

Ecological Society of America celebrates its centennial this year.
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The Richest Places in America

What do the richest places in America look like?
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What Works to Keep Kids in School?

With national graduation rates still low, this article examines the best ways to keep kids in school.
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A Long Overdue Ban on Trans Fats

The FDA is banning trans fats in food.
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Off With Their Heads! Alice In Wonderland Turns 150

How Alice in Wonderland changed how we look at time and space.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Kinder, Gentler Action Hero?

Two articles look at the movies of Arnold Schwarzenegger through the lens of gender studies and feminism.
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It’s Official: A Global Mass Extinction is under Way

New research confirms that the next mass extinction is in progress, and we’re the cause.
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Never Mind That Extra Second, What Happened to Those 11 Days?

The 1752 British transition from Julian to Gregorian calendar added 11 days to people's lives.
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For Pets in Ancient Egypt, Life Was Hard (or Really Easy)

Life wasn’t always easy for pets in ancient Egypt.