Outside/Inbox

Outside/Inbox

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers a listener question about the natural world.

Got a question of your own? The Outside/In team is here to answer your questions. Call 844-GO-OTTER to leave us a message.

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Outside/Inbox: What's tinnitus?

Taylor Quimby

Tinnitus is a persistent ringing or buzzing in the ears, and it's a major issue among veterans. Is there a way to treat it?
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Outside/Inbox: Why do frogs sing together around the same tiny pond?

Marina Henke

For frogs looking to find a mate, there's strength in numbers.
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Outside/Inbox: Are green potatoes toxic?

Felix Poon

When potatoes are exposed to sunlight, they produce a compound called solanine. The more solanine you eat, the sicker you can get.
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Outside/Inbox: 'I’ve heard the color blue is rare in nature. Is that true?'

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Is the color blue rare in nature? Yes and no.
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Outside/Inbox: Have invasive browntail moths spread to New Hampshire?

Justine Paradis

Last summer, browntail moths were found in the state for the first time in 75 years. But there's good news.
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Outside/Inbox: How much air pollution comes from our tires?

Marina Henke

Turns out, the pollution from our tires and brakes can rival tailpipe emissions.
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Outside/Inbox: Do trees age?

Justine Paradis

"Theoretically, trees can be immortal organisms."
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Outside/Inbox: What does all that road salt do to the environment?

Felix Poon

The salt we use to de-ice roads and condition ski slopes adds up.
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Outside/Inbox: What happens to Christmas tree stumps?

Marina Henke

After you strap your Christmas tree to the top of your car, what happens to the field where you cut it down?
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Outside/Inbox: Should we leave the leaves?

Justine Paradis

When we rake and remove the leaves, does that disrupt the nutrient recycling that would normally occur?

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