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The Susquehanna River, which had been frozen over, is now open, and our lakes and ponds are beginning to thaw. These are all signs that the ice fishing season is coming to an end. The fishermen have ...

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In recent years, microbiome, microbiota, and more terminology for gut health have begun to rise in popularity. However, now that this terminology is everywhere from human soda brands to pet ...

Hunter-gatherers in Europe carefully selected ingredients and cooked complex foods, often pairing fish with specific plants, ...

Small choices—from phone communication to sedation protocols—can ease the euthanasia experience for families while helping ...

In this video I invite you to play a quick game of What’s Under My Microscope with me in my classroom. Using a digital microscope, I zoom all the way in on three mystery objects, from easy to hard, ...

Good morning, Early Birds. Welcome to the Year of the Fire Horse. Send tips to earlytips@washpost.com. Thanks for waking up with us. In today’s edition ...

Unlocking the mysteries of a meteorite with a microscope at home. We take you through the process and gear recommendations to study space rock at home or in the classroom. When you purchase through ...