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This Groundbreaking Simulator Generates a Huge Indoor Ocean Nov 23, 2021

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It’s a 32,000-gallon concrete tank with a wind tunnel grafted on top. With it, researchers can study the seas—and climate change—like never before.

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Are Green Jet Fuels Finally Ready for Takeoff? Nov 22, 2021

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A first commercial test flight shows how fuel made from plants, not petroleum, could make flying cleaner.

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A Strange Radio Signal Was Just From Earth, Not Aliens Nov 19, 2021

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Astronomers with the Breakthrough Listen project scan the sky for signs of extraterrestrial life, but a promising lead turned out to be a false alarm.

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California Condors Are Capable of Asexual Reproduction Nov 18, 2021

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A new study shows that two captive birds had only maternal DNA and survived early development—a first for the critically endangered species.

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A Deadly Microbe Mystery Leads to a Spray Sold at Walmart Nov 17, 2021

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A series of puzzling infections has been traced to the presence of a dangerous bacterium in an aromatherapy spray.

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How Parents Can Deal With Climate Anxiety Nov 16, 2021

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Fears of ecological disaster are real, but it's especially hard on people raising children. Here's what parents should know, and where to turn for help.

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New England’s Moose Are Losing the Fight Against Winter Ticks Nov 15, 2021

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Climate change has given a tiny parasite a new advantage over the mighty beasts.

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A Water Crisis Reveals You Can't Recycle in the Arctic Nov 12, 2021

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Fuel contamination forced the residents of Iqaluit to rely on bottled water—and now they're having a hard time getting rid of the plastic.

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Tree Rings Show Modern Cyclones Are the Rainiest in Centuries Nov 11, 2021

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A study of trees, some over 300 years old, indicate that precipitation levels are up as much as 5 inches compared to the early 1700s.

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How to Talk to Children About Climate Change Nov 10, 2021

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Young people already know more than you might think. Here are some ways to approach the conversation, tailored for every age group.

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