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How COVID Is Changing the Study of Human Behavior

During the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jay Van Bavel, a psychologist at New York University, wanted to identify…

3 years ago

State Climate Action Raced Forward in 2021

2021 turned into a big year for state climate action. Massachusetts passed a net-zero emissions bill. Washington state enacted a…

3 years ago

Maintenance – Scientific American

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In Case You Missed It

Top news from around the world Credit: NASAAdvertisement CHILE Patches of glassy rocks scattered over a broad swath of the…

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The Risk of Vaccinated COVID Transmission Is Not Low

My two-year-old tested positive for COVID last month. My mind-numbing and costly project to keep him uninfected prior to his…

3 years ago

Why the Southern U.S. Is Prone to December Tornadoes

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. On the night…

3 years ago

Mammoth Tusk Reveals Ancient Mammal’s Travels

Chemical analyses showed an individual mammoth made an epic journey across Alaska Credit: Beth ZaikenAdvertisement Mammoths are among the best-known…

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Rich Americans Have Higher Carbon Footprints than Other Wealthy People

The richest people are releasing vast amounts of carbon dioxide compared with lower-income people, according to a new report. This…

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The Ups and Downs of a Great Vertical Migration

Every evening, after twilight gives way to dark, hordes of marine creatures—from tiny zooplankton to hulking sharks—rise from the deep…

3 years ago

As Arctic Sea Ice Melts, Killer Whales Are Moving In

One of the ocean’s most fearsome predators is muscling into new parts of the icy Arctic Ocean. Orcas, also known…

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