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  1. Plants

    Giant trees have tricks to work around drought

    Samples collected at daring heights provide evidence for an untested theory of tree drought adaptation, while countering another.

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  2. Life

    The natural history of every U.S. state is on display at a new D.C. exhibit

    The Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s latest exhibit, “From These Lands,” connects visitors with America’s natural history.

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  3. Animals

    The animal behind most aggressive wildlife encounters may surprise you

    Analysis of 3,000 incidents in Canada reveals which animal–human activity combos are especially risky. Of note: Elk and campgrounds are a bad mix.

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  4. Animals

    Young gulls’ drab plumage may help them avoid adult attacks

    Fake, painted decoys suggest immature coloring acts as a social signal, reducing aggression from territorial nesting gulls.