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Oranges ripen in a grove in Plant City, Fla. Citrus greening, a disease spread by a tiny insect that ruins oranges and eventually kills the trees, has put the future of the state's $10 billion citrus industry in doubt.

How Long Can Florida's Citrus Industry Survive?

4:32pm November 27, 2015

by Greg Allen

The USDA recently stunned growers when it projected the smallest orange harvest for Florida in more than 50 years. The culprit: A tiny insect that's killing off the state's trees — and industry.

Inside Each Flu Shot, Months Of Virus Tracking And Predictions

1:55pm November 27, 2015

by Rae Ellen Bichell

Scientists worldwide face a yearly challenge in deciding what goes into the annual flu vaccine to make it effective. The job requires keeping tabs on a massive group of speedy, shape-shifting viruses.

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Many Americans Believe They Don't Need The Flu Vaccine

1:47pm November 27, 2015

by Rae Ellen Bichell

An NPR poll finds nearly two-thirds of adults got this year's flu vaccine or plan to get it. Many of those who are skipping vaccination cite a lack of need and worries about side effects.

Deforestation in Rondonia has increased by 41 percent.

In Brazil, Deforestation Is Up, And So Is The Risk Of Tree Extinction

1:06pm November 27, 2015

by Hannah Bloch

Brazil's Environment Ministry announced that deforestation in the country has increased by 16 percent. A separate study warned that more than half the Amazon's tree species may be threatened.

An illustration shows what a helicopter drone would look like on the surface of Mars.

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Someday A Helicopter Drone May Fly Over Mars And Help A Rover

4:21am November 27, 2015

by Joe Palca

NASA is building a 2-pound helicopter drone that would help guide the vehicle on the Red Planet's surface. That way, the rover wouldn't need to wander as much to find its way around.

An image of Ceres taken by NASA's Dawn spacecraft shows the two mysterious, bright spots on the dwarf planet.

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NASA Probe Prepares For Its Final Pass Around Ceres

12:12pm November 26, 2015

by Joe Palca

The dwarf planet most recently is famous for the two mysterious, bright spots on its surface.

Melitta americana, a cranberry-loving bee from Georgia.

Thanksgiving Buzz: What Would Pilgrims Say About The Plight Of Bees?

8:21am November 26, 2015

by Allison Aubrey

When you sit down for your holiday dinner, you may want to give thanks to bees and other pollinators. Their health is tied to your food. What's behind the bee declines? Watch our video investigation.

A Controversial Rewrite For Rules To Protect Humans In Experiments

4:38pm November 25, 2015

by Rob Stein

One revision would crack down on studying tissue and blood samples without getting a person's consent. Another change would make it easier to conduct studies in many locations at once.

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Explaining Einstein's Theory Of General Relativity On Its 100th Birthday

4:37pm November 25, 2015

by Adam Frank

Einstein's theory of general relativity turns 100 Wednesday. Astrophysicist Adam Frank tells us what this meant for science.

Climate Activists Scale Back Plans For U.N. Summit In Wake Of Paris Attacks

4:37pm November 25, 2015

by Reid Frazier

Environmental groups hoping to put pressure on delegates by staging rallies in the run up to and during the climate summit are rethinking plans after the recent attacks in Paris.