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The Arctic Jet Stream Affects Global Climate. Here's Why.
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The jet stream is a band of wind that influences weather in the northern hemisphere.
New COVID-19 Variants Spread More Easily
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Why are the new coronavirus variants making COVID-19 more transmissible?
Incarcerated for Cannabis: Who's Still in Prison and Why?
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Many states have legalized cannabis for medical use, but thousands are still in prison.
How Killer Snail Venom Plays a Key Role in Drug Development
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What’s in this snail’s paralyzing venom?
Plastics: Durable, Diverse, and Indestructible
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Processing can turn the same plastic into very different products.
How Does a Brain on THC Compare to a Brain on CBD?
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Scientists are working to understand the true effects of cannabis on the brain.
Can this Cuttlefish Pass an Intelligence Test?
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Witness a hungry cuttlefish take part in an oddly adorable, psychological test.
Insects Make Protein More Efficiently Than Mammals
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Most of the calories insects eat can be converted into nutrients that we can then eat.
CBD Helps Anxiety Patients in a Clinical Trial
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Unlike THC, CBD is not psychoactive and not known to be intoxicating.
MOSAiC Scientists Measure Arctic Sea Ice Volume
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Just how much ice is in the Arctic Ocean?
How a Star Dies in a Supernova
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The saying "live fast, die young" applies to stars, astrophysicist Grant Tremblay says.
Why Misinformation Matters
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The spread of misinformation is influencing human behavior.
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