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Ancient viral genomes preserved in glaciers reveal the history of Earth’s climate – and how viruses adapt to climate change
As humans alter the planet’s climate and ecosystems, scientists are looking to Earth’s history to help predict what may unfold from climate change. To this end, massive ice structures like glaciers serve as nature’s freezers,...
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Western airlines were excited about returning to China after Covid. But not anymore
Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world.When China finally reopened its borders after years of Covid restrictions, Western airlines...
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4 ways Wissahickon Valley Park makes Philly more resilient against climate change
Spanning 2,000 acres with more than 50 miles of trails, Wissahickon Valley Park in northwest Philadelphia offers a variety of recreational opportunities, from hiking and biking to bird watching and picnicking.We are a professor...
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An unusual object is moving so fast it could escape the Milky Way. Scientists aren’t certain what it is
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.An object spotted with help of citizen scientists was moving so fast through the Milky Way that it could escape...
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As human population grows, people and wildlife will share more living spaces around the world
Human-wildlife overlap is projected to increase across more than half of all lands around the globe by 2070. The main driver of these changes is human population growth. This is the central finding of our...
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Thwaites Glacier won’t collapse like dominoes as feared, study finds, but that doesn’t mean the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ is stable
Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier got its nickname the “Doomsday Glacier” for its potential to flood coastlines around the world if it collapsed. It is already contributing about 4% of annual sea-level rise as it loses ice,...
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India's Chandrayaan-3 finds ancient magma ocean on Moon south pole
ISROProf Vandawale and his team were at mission control during Chandrayaan-3.“They were really exciting times. Sitting in the control room, moving the rover around on the lunar surface - that was really a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” says Prof Vadawale.When India's...
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MIT engineers’ new theory could improve the design and operation of wind farms
The blades of propellers and wind turbines are designed based on aerodynamics principles that were first described...
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Creating connection with science communication
Before completing her undergraduate studies, Sophie Hartley, a student in MIT’s Graduate Program in Science Writing, had an...
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8 Ways To Build Wealth When You’re Middle Class
A new survey from the National True Cost of Living Coalition reveals that 65% of Americans who fall into the “middle class” category — those earning more than 200% of the federal poverty level — are facing financial difficulties...
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Polish city urged to evacuate as floods batter central Europe
The mayor of a Polish city has asked all 44,000 residents to evacuate, as widespread flooding continues to batter...