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EarthWhale meat in Japan is loaded with mercury
Some people in Japan who eat dolphins and other toothed whales are ingesting amounts of mercury that exceed legal health limits.
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AstronomyFinding a nearby star
Astronomers have discovered a star that may be among the very closest known to us.
By Ron Cowen -
EcosystemsZebra mussels to the rescue
Bioengineers have harnessed zebra mussels to help avert algal blooms by cleaning particles, including algae, from the water.
By Janet Raloff -
Findings puncture self-esteem claims
People who report high levels of self-esteem experience few of the beneficial effects often assumed to flow from this attitude.