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Even Google agrees there's no going back to the old office life
The great enforced global experiment in working from home is coming to an end, as vaccines,…
Your chances of getting rid of student loan debt depend on who you are
To get rid of student loan debt through bankruptcy, you must prove to the court that…
Leveraging schools for political influence
Doctoral student Blair Read links rise of private education in India to local political competition, signaling…
Traces of life in the Earth's deep mantle
The rapid development of fauna 540 million years ago has permanently changed the Earth—deep into its…
New maps show airplane contrails over the US dropped steeply in 2020
As COVID-19’s initial wave crested around the world, travel restrictions and a drop in passengers led…
Uncovering the secret behind the behavior of unique superconducting materials
Over the last 35 years, scientists have investigated a special type of materials called superconductors. When…
Moon and Mars superoxides for oxygen farming
The dusty faces of the moon and Mars conceal unseen hazards for future explorers. Areas of…
Those birds that crashed and died? It wasn't fumes
You’ve probably seen the video—or at least heard some chirpings about it. Click here…
Higher risk of temperature-related death if global warming exceeds 2 C
The death rate linked to extreme temperatures will increase significantly under global warming of 2°C, finds…