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Cleaner Air Courtesy of Coronavirus Provides Window into a Car-Free Future

NOAA has used its air, sea and satellite resources to develop a global picture of the sharp reductions of greenhouse…

5 years ago

To Prevent the Next Pandemic, End Unequal Access to Natural Resources

Science tells us that animal-human interaction is likely behind the global COVID-19 pandemic with the virus most probably entering the…

5 years ago

Marijuana May Not Lower Your IQ

Around the world, about 188 million people use marijuana every year. The drug has been legalized for recreational use in…

5 years ago

Scientist-Mothers Face Extra Challenges in the Face of COVID-19

When COVID-19 began to spread globally and stay-at-home orders were issued broadly, many were quick to point out that Sir…

5 years ago

DIY Tool Lets High Schoolers Practice Gene Editing

A new DIY machine for opening pores in cells relies on repurposed parts from a common lighter. Called the ElectroPen,…

5 years ago

The COVID-19 Response Is Failing Communities of Color

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted millions of Americans. As cities and states provide data on those directly ill, it has…

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Physicists Criticize Stephen Wolfram’s ‘Theory of Everything’

Stephen Wolfram blames himself for not changing the face of physics sooner. “I do fault myself for not having done…

5 years ago

A Word about Those UFO Videos

I’m not going to debunk the Pentagon’s recently declassified UFO videos. It’s not that I think they’re actually aliens. It’s…

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Government Watchdog Chides FEMA for Lax Flood Enforcement

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is failing to adequately monitor communities with the highest flood risk to ensure they follow…

5 years ago

Astronomers May Have Found the Closest Black Hole to Earth

Black holes might be black, but they are not necessarily invisible. They come in a variety of sizes, from minuscule…

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