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How to Calculate Time With an Islamic Astrolabe
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It is one of Islamic science’s most important and complex astronomical instruments.
JWST Searches for Life in Our Solar System
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Can NASA’s most powerful telescope detect key ingredients for life as we know it?
How Extreme Heat Overwhelms the Human Body
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When it comes to extreme weather, heat can be a “silent killer.”
There’s Something Living in Wildfire Smoke
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Wildfire smoke can carry harmful microorganisms long distances.
How Sewage Becomes Drinking Water
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How do you make wastewater drinkable? It starts at the sewage treatment plant.
How the West Is Making It Rain, With Science
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A method of boosting snow and rainfall may help ease drought conditions in the western US.
Why Induction Stoves Are Better for You and the Environment
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Induction stovetops are an energy-efficient alternative to traditional gas stoves.
What Caused the Dinosaurs to Go Extinct?
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How did an asteroid impact on one side of the planet cause global devastation?
Building a Family as a Transgender Person
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LGBTQ+ couples face many hurdles to biological reproduction.
How Engineers Soundproof a New Underground Train Track
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Part of the new London track is directly below an iconic performing arts center.
This Fungus Is Spreading Rapidly in Hospitals
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Cases of Candida auris are increasing every year.
How Heat Pumps Can Help Cities Lower Carbon Emissions
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Landlords are switching from gas furnaces to heat pumps to reduce their carbon footprint.
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