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/ 1 year agoTropical Storm Idalia is forecast to intensify over extremely warm Gulf waters, on track for Florida landfall as a powerful hurricane
A hurricane scientist explains the conflict between 2023’s abnormally high ocean heat and the storm-disrupting wind shear accompanying El Nino when...
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/ 1 year agoThe US and China may be ending an agreement on science and technology cooperation − a policy expert explains what this means for research
China’s success in science and technology propelled it to the forefront of many fields. Now, the US wants to pull back...
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/ 1 year agoShutting off power to reduce wildfire risk on windy days isn’t a simple decision – an energy expert explains the trade-offs electric utilities face
Losing power also has real consequences for people’s businesses, livelihoods and potentially their health and safety.
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/ 1 year agoWhat social change movements can learn from fly fishing: The value of a care-focused message
Founded in 1959, the membership group Trout Unlimited has changed the culture of fly-fishing and mobilized members to support conservation. Could...
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/ 1 year agoThere’s no age limit for politicians − as people live longer, should that change?
While there are minimum age requirements for people who want to hold political office in the US, there are no limits...
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/ 1 year agoJudicial orders restricting Trump’s speech seek to balance his own constitutional rights
Trump has not been silenced. The limits on his speech protect fundamental rights − including his right to a fair trial...
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/ 1 year agoShort naps can improve memory, increase productivity, reduce stress and promote a healthier heart
Naps can be rejuvenating and beneficial to attentiveness and overall health, but the length of naps and the time of day...
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/ 1 year agoFDA’s greenlighting of maternal RSV vaccine represents a major step forward in protecting young babies against the virus
Nearly 100,000 US children under age 5 are hospitalized each year for an RSV infection.
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/ 1 year agoMedication can help you make the most of therapy − a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how
Combining psychotherapy with medication can lead to more immediate and enduring results by boosting the brain’s neuroplasticity.
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/ 1 year agoWhy do fingers get wrinkly after a long bath or swim? A biomedical engineer explains
Recent research suggests blood vessels are the key to why fingers and toes turn pruny and pale after being submerged for...
