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This farm spent $100K a year to keep 10,000 gophers at bay. Then they realized coyotes could do the work for them

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The farmers behind the popular documentary, “The Biggest Little Farm,” spent a fortune to keep gophers at bay. Then they let predators step in.
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Researchers find honey bee hives have their own 'immune system'

Findings suggest that the ecological complexity of the landscape surrounding a hive may also shape the hive's ability to cope with disease.
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Generous paternal leave policies improve maternal and newborn health, family finances, and more

When a father takes significant leave — at least two weeks — children report experiencing more closeness and better communication up to nine years later.
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'Socktober' celebrates 15 years of local kindness

Brad Montague founded Socktober in 2011 thanks to a nudge from a few middle school students. After learning that a concerning number of neighbors were living on the streets, these kids were eager to help in a tangible way.
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This farm turned to native wildlife to solve its $100K gopher problem

The farmers behind the popular documentary, “The Biggest Little Farm,” spent a fortune to keep gophers at bay. Then they let predators step in.
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