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Tidal heating could make exomoons much more habitable (and detectable)
Within the solar system, most of our astrobiological research is aimed at Mars, which is considered…
What the end of Roe v. Wade means for reproductive rights and privacy
On June 24, the Supreme Court released a decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization,…
Historical irrigation leaves long-lasting legacies on the prairie
A hallmark of environmental science is understanding how ecosystems respond to global change. Much of this…
It takes three: The genetic mutations that made rice cultivation possible
Rice has a long history as a staple food in Japan and other parts of Asia.…
Coronavirus pandemic has led to more 'microworking,' study shows
The coronavirus pandemic has led to more people choosing to become “microworkers,” a new study shows. …
Overturning Roe disproportionately burdens marginalized groups
When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last week, not only did it abolish the…
How managers of social media platforms could slow the spread of misinformation
A team of researchers at the University of Washington’s Center for an Informed Public has found…
Where do the ingredients for your chocolate, smartphone and clothes come from?
A bar of chocolate in the U.S. might have been made in Belgium, with cocoa from…
Wildfire risk has grown nearly everywhere, but we can still influence where and how fires strike
Humans have raised CO₂ levels in the atmosphere to 50% above what they were before the…