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California’s Atmospheric Rivers Are Getting Worse
This story originally appeared on Grist and is part of the Climate…
Can You Really Pump Water Without Any Electricity?
In this case, water starts from a source that’s higher than the…
A Nonprofit Wants Your DNA Data to Solve Crimes
Both GEDmatch’s and FamilyTreeDNA’s terms of service outline their policies for law…
Climate Freeloaders Are Destroying the Planet
“We see that play out perfectly in Australia: strong attention on reducing…
This Is the Lightest Paint in the World
Dayna Baumeister, codirector of Arizona State University’s Biomimicry Center, isn’t surprised that…
The Quest for Injectable Brain Implants Has Begun
Eventually, Xenofon Strakosas, an assistant professor working in Berggren’s lab, figured out…
Feral Hogs Are the Worst Invasive Species You’ve Never Thought About
Think of the worst invasive species you know. Kudzu: smothering trees and…
The IPCC’s Climate Report Foretells Humanity’s Future
Today, the plummeting price of renewables is helping humanity decarbonize: Wind energy…
The IPCC’s 2023 Climate Report Has Dire Warnings About Humanity’s Future
Today, the plummeting price of renewables is helping humanity decarbonize: Wind energy…