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**Science, Spoken**

Get in-depth coverage of current and future trends in technology, and how they are shaping business, entertainment, communications, science, politics, and society.

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Swarms of Satellites Are Tracking Illegal Fishing and Logging Sep 06, 2022

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In some of the world’s most inaccessible places, tiny satellites are watching—and listening—for signs of destruction.

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Satellites Keep the World’s Clocks on Time. What if They Fail? Sep 02, 2022

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Standardized time is broadcast by satellite networks around the world, but their signals are vulnerable to interference—so the UK is building a more resilient system.

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This Giant Sprinkler System Can Protect Cities from Wildfires Sep 01, 2022

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Two Spanish towns have built a network of towers that douseÂ surrounding trees with recycled water—stopping fire in its tracks.

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Egg and Sperm Donors Could Be Required to Share Their Medical Records Aug 31, 2022

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In much of the US, donors aren’t obliged to disclose potentially inheritable health conditions. A proposed law could change that.

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At Some Colleges, the Fall of Roe Will Weaken Student Health Care Aug 30, 2022

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As students return to school, many will find restricted campus access to abortion services and information—and perhaps reproductive care in general.

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How Long Droughts Make Flooding Worse Aug 29, 2022

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Parched ground is less likely to absorb water and increases the risk of dangerous flash floods. But there are ways to mitigate these conditions.

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New Evidence Points to the Moon Once Being Part of Earth Aug 25, 2022

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Gases trapped in lunar meteorites hint that the moon was formed out of material displaced from Earth after a planetary collision.

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Is Oxygen the Answer to Long Covid? Aug 24, 2022

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Treatment options for lasting Covid symptoms are limited, but initial studies suggest hyperbaric oxygen could help.

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As Wildfires Get More Extreme, Observatories Are at Greater Risk Aug 23, 2022

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Climate change is making fire season worse. Now astronomers are feeling the heat.

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Doctors Are Pioneering a Better Way to Perform Autopsies on Kids Aug 22, 2022

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Hi-res imaging can help determine cause of death in very young babies—giving parents answers without the distress of an invasive autopsy.

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