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How 22 large cities address public health in climate adaptation plans
A review of 22 large cities’ climate adaptation plans finds that while most include meaningful actions…
Moon jellies appear to be gobbling up zooplankton in Puget Sound
Swarms of jellies have been seen more frequently in Puget Sound over the past several decades,…
Why water inundates a home during one flood but spares it the next
As the floodwaters rose in Southeast Queensland last week, my phone buzzed with texts from friends.…
Researchers find that a national housing and support program works to help homeless veterans
Researchers at UCLA Health have found that Housing First, a national program to provide housing and…
People rethink nationalist beliefs in uncertain times
Varvara, a 66-year-old retired factory worker in Kazan, Russia, keeps faith in her homeland despite a…
Time off after high school makes college less likely
Academic breaks after high school—even those lasting just a few months—can cause some students, especially those…
Working, studying in 'off' hours can harm motivation
The traditional 9-to-5 work week has been replaced in many cases by hybrid hours tailored to…
Teachers are leaving the classroom, but the pandemic is not yet to blame
The pandemic disrupted the daily operations of schools across the country, but is not responsible for…
California is failing to prepare for droughts
Climate change isn’t a problem for the future. It’s here, and California isn’t remotely prepared to…