Scientific American July 2020Some trade organizations have distorted the facts on climate change and other issues to keep members’ profits…
A high-profile paper that reported what was thought to be the remains of the smallest-known bird-like dinosaur has been retracted.…
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It hit me when the university president’s e-mail landed in my inbox: “We will be suspending all classes, sending everyone…
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How much warming will greenhouse gas emissions cause in the coming years? It’s one of the most fundamental questions about…