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3D models reveal how seismic waves move through Earth
On a sunny morning in September 1985, a massive earthquake killed more than 9,000 people in…
Gun ownership and homicide in the US: A stronger correlation
In 2017, there were nearly 40,000 gun-related deaths in the United States, including homicides and suicides.…
Prompt and accurate information is vital in a pandemic. The climate and biodiversity crises demand the same urgency
Denying the severity of a crisis neither removes nor lessens the problem. Sticking to the status…
Connecting fragmented wolverine habitat is essential for their conservation
Present day wolverines, which emerged during the ice age, have been declining globally despite their many…
It's a female bonobo's world—ecologists propose new tools to assess sex and power among wild animals
In the wild, it might seem like male animals run the show. But in a review…
Researchers use galaxy as a 'cosmic telescope' to study heart of the young universe
A unique new instrument, coupled with a powerful telescope and a little help from nature, has…
Why people trust or distrust experts when it comes to critical issues
These days, it doesn’t take much to set off a heated online debate. Anyone can publicly…
New research shows the way Australian families watch TV is changing
What are parents’ favorite TV shows to watch with their kids? How important is it that…
US child welfare system is falling short because of persistent child poverty
Although government spending on the child welfare system totaled US$33 billion in 2018, the most recent…