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Vermicomposting is the process of using earthworms to decompose organic materials resulting in rich, organic compost. Most bins are started with a pound (approximately 1,000) ren worms similar to these that will eat about a half pound of vegetable food scraps daily. Red worms or red tigers are recommended and are sold by weight or by count.

Composting Worms, A Healthy Solution To Food Waste

By: Emma Huang, Journalist
Did you know that a staggering 30-40% of all the food produced in the U.S. ends up in landfills? This is a significant amount, especially since they can be repurposed through vermicomposting, the process of using worms to create nutritious soil...
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Automatic Pet Feeder for Less Than $25

Automatic Pet Feeder for Less Than $25

By: Jiaxiang Xie, Journalist
Do you want to make an easy to make DIY pet feeder, all under $25? Then this article is for you, featuring customizable times, code, and even models!
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The History Of The Auto Feeder

The History Of The Auto Feeder

By: Joshua Chavez-Ramirez, Journalist
At least five applications for automatic pet feeders appeared between 1946 and 1966.
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Antarctica: The Heaven For Marine Animals

By: Angel Lobos Lima, Journalist
Antarctica's weather is quite unique to say the least compared to the rest of the continents  its an ice cold place that is covered with snow and a big chunk of land. Though even if its really cold there are some green spots appearing on antarctica and its mostly because of climate change which is part of greenhouse gasses so it affect a lot of the earth's surface temperature.
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Cheetahs Are Going Extinct

By: Hamza Naeem, Journalist
About 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, around the end of the last ice age, an extinction event took place that wiped out North American and European Cheetahs. The extinction of the early cheetah species left only Asian and African variants of the cheetah.
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Cross River Gorillas

By: Kaleb Fuard, Journalist
This article will tell you what Cross River Gorillas are, where they live, what they eat, and more. It will also go over technology that could help them.
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Gay Mice Can Have Babies Now

By: Oliver Tabbal, Journalist
Two male mice were genetically modified to make a healthy baby between them. This could lead to greater options for humans in the future.
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Society of Pacific Region Fishery Officers (SPRFO)

Fishery Officers

By: Allen Chhu, Journalist

What do Fishery officers do? Fishery officers patrol, enforce, and educate. They patrol the coast, rivers, and beaches for any illegal activities like fishing without a permit, overfishing, and ignoring...

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"Tawny Frogmouth" by Tatters ✾ is licensed under CC BY 2.0

Frogmouths: Nocturnal Masters of Camouflage

By: Julia Clavecillas, Reporter
Often mistaken to be owls, frogmouths have wide eyes to help them see in the dark. However, unlike owls, frogmouths have broad, hooked beaks and weak feet and legs.
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The Hickory Horned Devil: A Dangerous Creature or a Harmless Caterpillar?

By: Julia Clavecillas, Reporter
With its vibrant body, intimidating spines, and impressive size, the Hickory Horned Devil is indeed a noticeable creature. This caterpillar can be found all across the United States and can grow up to 5.5 inches or 14 centimeters long.
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MyQ Pet Portal

By: Connor Mulherin, Reporter

The MyQ Pet Portal is the best dog door you will ever see. Everybody knows that constantly opening and closing the door for your dog can be quite annoying. Well, if you buy the MyQ pet Portal, you don't...

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Bats

By: Pedro Lopez, Reporter
You will learn a few things about bats about what they eat, do, and facts about these mammals.
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