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Fungi

Fungi break down and destroy dead plants and trees. And in the process, they release nutrients, so plants and trees can grow.

Scientists rush to save exotic frogs from spreading disease

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Note on Emerging Science – Fungi and Lead

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Slideshow: Scientists Rush to Rescue Frogs in ‘Amphibian Arks’

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Musing on Mushrooms

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Science Note/ Slime Mold

The newest robots may be less space age and more slime age.

Gambian Giant Pouched Rat

The Gambian Giant Pouched Rat has been in the news lately. The African rodent is blamed for starting the outbreak of Monkey Pox here in the U.S. Host Steve Curwood speaks with a keeper at Utah’s Hogle Zoo to find out more about this creature.

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