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Can Humans Deflect an Asteroid?
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Asteroid impacts on Earth don't happen very often—but they do happen.
How California's Droughts Lead to Other Disasters
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Wildfires, heat waves, flooding, and water shortages are on the rise.
Preparing for the Pacific Northwest's Next Major Earthquake
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The Pacific Northwest is due for a major earthquake.
Using Technology to Cope With Drought
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The U.S. is experiencing increasingly worse drought conditions.
How Wildfires and Ozone Led to Terrible Air Quality
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Here’s how poor air quality can lead to serious health effects.
What is the Endocannabinoid System?
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Cannabinoid receptors, named after cannabis, are found in nearly every organ in the body.
Unique Adaptations may Explain Bats' Resistance to Viruses
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Bats are really effective at dumping heat to keep their body temperatures fairly normal.
Lights Flashed in the Sky During Mexico's Latest Earthquake
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On September 7, 2021, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked southwest Mexico.
A Veteran's Story of Medical Cannabis Use and Arrest
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For Black people in America, the war on cannabis is still ongoing.
Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes to Reduce their Numbers
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Mosquitoes can be annoying, but how far would we go to stop them?
How NASA Colors Images of the Universe
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Data image developers combine science and art to bring color to JWST's images.
Ancient Cliff Paintings in the Amazon
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The painted cliffs of La Lindosa open a window onto the lives of Ice Age Amazonians.
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