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Plant ‘time bombs’ highlight how sneaky invasive species can be

A stealthy, destructive weed — the sycamore maple — began its “don’t worry, just love me” phase...

Separating science fact from fiction in Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’ 

The orbits of a trio of stars can be so chaotic that it’s impossible to precisely calculate...

A rapid shift in ocean currents could imperil the world’s largest ice shelf

Antarctica’s largest ice shelf, buttressing a dozen major glaciers and slowing their flow into the ocean, may...

A new U.S. tool maps where heat will be dangerous for your health

Summer is coming. After last year’s record-breaking and deadly heat, forecasts show that above-average summer temperatures...

Plant-Based Meat Boomed. Here Comes the Bust

Over the past three years, the plant-based meat industry has experienced a major reversal in vibes. Sales...

Pluto’s heart-shaped basin might not hide an ocean after all

Rather than a vast ocean, Pluto’s heart might be hiding a huge, heavy treasure. Computer simulations suggest...

Language models may miss signs of depression in Black people’s Facebook posts

People with depression tend to write and speak about how bad they feel, years of research has...

Green Roofs Are Great. Blue-Green Roofs Are Even Better

You might visit Amsterdam for its famous canals, and who could blame you, really. But the truly...

Here’s a Clever Way to Uncover America’s Voting Deserts

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine.In Georgia’s 2020 gubernatorial election, some voters in...

How One Corporation Is Cashing In on America’s Drought

This story originally appeared in the The Guardian and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.One of...

Our picture of habitability on Europa, a top contender for hosting life, is changing

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — On stage, before a silent assembly of scientists, many of whom are experts...

A new road map shows how to prevent pandemics

Want to limit the transfer of viruses between animals and humans? A new report gives examples of...
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