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Elana Glowatz

Science Reporter

Articles by Elana Glowatz

U.S.

Human Ashes in Plastic Baggies Mistaken for Heroin After Car Crash

The cremated remains were being stored in the car.

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Science

Arbor Day 2018 Facts: The Oldest Tree in the World, How Forests Improve Human Health

There are tens of thousands of tree species in the world and we need them all.

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U.S.

Army Soldier Allowed to Grow Beard for Norse Religion, a ‘Heathen’ Tradition

The “heathen” was granted permission for the facial hair under new Army regulations.

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U.S.

Explosion at Oil Refinery Leads to Multiple Injuries in Wisconsin

At the time of the explosion, crews were in the process of shutting down the refinery so that repairs could be made to the decades-old facility.

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World

When Will Chernobyl Be Livable? Facts on the Anniversary of the Soviet Nuclear Disaster

Wildlife is thriving—but humans wont be able to live near Chernobyl for a long time.

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World

Huge Mexican Bust: 417 Endangered Fish Organs Stuffed into Suitcases

The totoaba swim bladder is highly prized in traditional Chinese medicine.

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Science

Elephant Bird Egg Lost to History Rediscovered at Science Museum

The egg is a foot long and weighs more than three pounds.

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Health

World Malaria Day 2018: Facts, Symptoms of Disease Carried By Mosquitoes

Hundreds of thousands of people still die of the ancient disease every year.

3 min read

Science

At-Home Genetic Testing Is Blurring Lines Between Patient and Consumer

Private DNA tests will play an increasingly complicated role in health care.

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Health

Even a Little Caffeine While Pregnant Could Increase Child’s Obesity Risk: Study

Researchers found kids weighed more with the slightest amount of caffeine exposure.

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U.S.

WWII Mortar Prompts Emergency Evacuation in Texas as Bomb Squad Investigates

It was unclear if the mortar was still a live weapon decades later.

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Science

Beautiful Images Show Cancer Sweeping Through Blood, Immune Cells Eating Sugar in Real-Time

We can see detailed images of cells in their natural environment, not just on a glass slide.

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U.S.

Who Is Deputy Jim Long? Resource Officer Stopped Forest High School Shooter

Long is a school resource officer and is posted there full-time.

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Science

Gray Whale Facts: All About the Species Adorning Oregon License Plates

The massive marine mammals are still in trouble in Asia.

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Science

Famous Dodo Said to Have Inspired ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Character Died After It Was Shot in Head

Scientists found shotgun pellets in the head of the famous Oxford Dodo bird specimen.

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Science

Earth Day 2018: Small Ways to Reduce Your Environmental Impact

On Earth Day and every day, there’s a lot you can do to reduce your footprint.

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U.S.

Southwest Passenger Jennifer Riordan Cause of Death: What Is Blunt Impact Trauma?

Her injuries were to her head, neck and torso.

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U.S.

Who Is Darren Ellisor? Co-Pilot During Fatal Southwest Flight With Engine Failure Identified

Darren Ellisor was in the U.S. Air Force before flying for Southwest.

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Science

Scientists Save Endangered Bat Species That Helps Make Tequila

The bats have tongues as long as their bodies.

2 min read

U.S.

David Bowie MetroCard: How to Get One for NYC Subway

There are five different card styles being dispensed at two downtown stations.

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U.S.

Six Earthquakes Shake Small Nebraska Town in Eight Days

The tremors are “weird,” but no one has been hurt.

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