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Nov 23, 2021 • 10min
This Groundbreaking Simulator Generates a Huge Indoor Ocean
It’s a 32,000-gallon concrete tank with a wind tunnel grafted on top. With it, researchers can study the seas—and climate change—like never before.
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Nov 22, 2021 • 9min
Are Green Jet Fuels Finally Ready for Takeoff?
A first commercial test flight shows how fuel made from plants, not petroleum, could make flying cleaner.
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Nov 19, 2021 • 11min
A Strange Radio Signal Was Just From Earth, Not Aliens
Astronomers with the Breakthrough Listen project scan the sky for signs of extraterrestrial life, but a promising lead turned out to be a false alarm.
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Nov 18, 2021 • 9min
California Condors Are Capable of Asexual Reproduction
A new study shows that two captive birds had only maternal DNA and survived early development—a first for the critically endangered species.
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Nov 17, 2021 • 7min
A Deadly Microbe Mystery Leads to a Spray Sold at Walmart
A series of puzzling infections has been traced to the presence of a dangerous bacterium in an aromatherapy spray.
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Nov 16, 2021 • 7min
How Parents Can Deal With Climate Anxiety
Fears of ecological disaster are real, but it's especially hard on people raising children. Here's what parents should know, and where to turn for help.
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Nov 15, 2021 • 9min
New England’s Moose Are Losing the Fight Against Winter Ticks
Climate change has given a tiny parasite a new advantage over the mighty beasts.
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Nov 12, 2021 • 7min
A Water Crisis Reveals You Can't Recycle in the Arctic
Fuel contamination forced the residents of Iqaluit to rely on bottled water—and now they're having a hard time getting rid of the plastic.
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Nov 11, 2021 • 6min
Tree Rings Show Modern Cyclones Are the Rainiest in Centuries
A study of trees, some over 300 years old, indicate that precipitation levels are up as much as 5 inches compared to the early 1700s.
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Nov 10, 2021 • 9min
How to Talk to Children About Climate Change
Young people already know more than you might think. Here are some ways to approach the conversation, tailored for every age group.
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