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These Romance Novels Represent Black Women In Science
Dr. Carlotta Berry writes romance novels about Black women in the sciences to encourage more people to go into the field.
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Scientists Report Second Highest-Energy Cosmic Ray Ever Detected
Powerful cosmic rays like the “Amaterasu” particle are typically caused by celestial events. This one’s source is unknown.
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Worsening Wildfires Are Undoing Air Quality Progress In The US
Wildfires in the Western US have not only lowered air quality, but led to increased deaths between 2000 and 2020.
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The (Not So) Easy Guide To Getting To Space
In a new book, astronaut Mike Massimino reflects on his time in space, and what it taught him about succeeding on Earth.
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What Causes Red Wine Headaches? It May Be Quercetin
Forget sulfites and tannins. A new theory pins the throbbing pain of a red wine headache on quercetin, an antioxidant in grape skins.
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A Celebration Of The 2023 Christmas Bird Count
Birders across the world band together to record the number of birds in their communities from Dec 14 to Jan 5.
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Fósiles Colombianos Revelan Gigantescos Reptiles Marinos
La reconstrucción de unas cadenas alimenticias de hace 130 millones de años muestra un nivel de depredadores tope sin equivalente moderno.
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COP28 Host Had Plans to Promote Oil and Gas, Documents Show
The United Nations climate summit will happen for the next two weeks in Dubai—a city known for its oil money.
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Social Connections Keep Us Physically And Mentally Healthy As We Age
Long-term research tracking adults over 50 shows that social activity, intimacy, and personal connections are key to good health.
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Speaking Multiple Languages Changes The Way You Think
Speaking more than one language has the power to shape memory and cognition–and perhaps even delay the onset of Alzheimer’s.