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Sea Level Rise Could Inundate the Internet Jul 20, 2018

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Extreme sea level rise could swamp internet cabling and hubs by 2033—and coastal cities like New York, Seattle and Miami are at greatest risk. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Jupiter's Moon Total Hits 79 Jul 17, 2018

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The International Astronomical Union reports that there are now 79 known Jovian moons, with a dozen found last year.

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Moths Evade Bats with Slight of Wing Jul 16, 2018

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Some moth species have evolved long wing tails that flutter and twist as the moth flies, which distract hungry bats. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Favorite Wine Grapes May Need Genetic Help Jul 10, 2018

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Wine book author Kevin Begos explains that just a few varieties of wine grapes dominate the industry, which leaves them vulnerable to potentially catastrophic disease outbreaks.

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Sharks Make a Splash in Brooklyn Jul 04, 2018

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Visitors can see and learn about sharks and their environment in the new "Ocean Wonders: Sharks!" facility at the Wildlife Conservation Society's New York Aquarium.

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People Ration Where They Roam Jul 02, 2018

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An analysis of the movement of some 40,000 people suggests most of us frequent only 25 places—and as we sub in new favorites, we drop old ones. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Piano Lessons Tune Up Language Skills Jun 26, 2018

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Six months of piano lessons can heighten kindergartners' brain responses to different pitches, and improve their ability to tell apart two similar-sounding words. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Bird's Song Staying Power Implies Culture Jun 22, 2018

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Certain motifs in swamp sparrow songs can last hundreds, even thousands of years—evidence of a cultural tradition in the birds. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Alaskan Beluga Whales Ace Hearing Exam Jun 21, 2018

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Researchers tested the hearing of beluga whales in an Alaskan bay and found that they seem to have suffered little hearing loss due to ocean noise. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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Coral Reefs Keep Costly Waves at Bay Jun 15, 2018

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A new analysis found the flood protection benefits of coral reefs save the global economy $4 billion dollars a year. Christopher Intagliata reports.

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