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  Indonesian Fishing Communities Find Balance Between Biodiversity and Development

  February 7, 2013 — Fishing communities living on the islands of Indonesia’s Karimunjawa National Park have found an important balance, improving their social well-being while reducing their reliance on marine ... > full story
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  Most Comprehensive Tree of Life Shows Placental Mammal Diversity Exploded After Age of Dinosaurs

  February 7, 2013 — Scientists have generated the most comprehensive tree of life to date on placental mammals, which are those bearing live young, including bats, rodents, whales and ... > full story

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  How a Fall in Duck Hunting Is Shooting a Financial Hole Into Conservation Efforts

  February 7, 2013 — The annual duck hunting season in the United States is traditionally big business, but while bird numbers are rising faster than they have for decades, the number of hunters continues to fall. Far ... > full story
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  Birds in Asia May Need a Hand to Weather Climate Change

  February 4, 2013 — Birds in Asia may need a helping hand to adapt to climate change, according to scientists. A new study shows that many bird species are likely to suffer under future climate change, and will require ... > full story
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  1990s Drop in New York City Crime Not Due to CompStat, Misdemeanor Arrests, Analysis Finds

  February 4, 2013 — New York City experienced a historic decline in crime rates during the 1990s, but it was not due to the implementation of CompStat or enhanced enforcement of misdemeanor offenses, according to a new ... > full story
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  New Park Protects 15,000 Gorillas

  January 31, 2013 — The Republic of Congo has declared a new national park that protects a core population of the 125,000 western lowland gorillas discovered by WCS in ... > full story
• Alcoholism
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  Excessive Alcohol Use When You’re Young Could Have Lasting Impacts on Your Brain

  January 30, 2013 — There is growing evidence for the lasting impact of alcohol on the brain. Excessive alcohol use accounts for 4% of the global burden of disease, and binge drinking particularly is becoming an ... > full story
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  Geospatial Technologies Help Track Real-Time Movements of Sex Offenders

  January 29, 2013 — Convicted sex offenders continue to move freely within communities, including in restricted areas, despite laws designed to limit their movements. A new study uses new tracking techniques to better ... > full story
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  Gun Control: Focus on Manufacturers, Not Just Buyers, Study Shows

  January 23, 2013 — As the gun control debate continues, an expert says the focus should be on those who distribute guns, not solely on those who buy ... > full story
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  Poll: Youth Attitudes on 40th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade

  January 18, 2013 — On the 40th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade, more young people identify as “pro-choice” rather than “pro-life,” according to a national poll of more than 4,000 high school and ... > full story

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