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Whale strandings draw emotional responses. But repeated rescues can cause more harm
A humpback whale repeatedly restranding in shallow waters in the Baltic Sea for more than three weeks has become the…
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Green tram tracks cut heat and beautify cities. Why isn’t Australia doing it?
Cities are hotter than the surrounding countryside. Paved surfaces such as asphalt and concrete trap heat and release it at…
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Foreign companies are making billions off Australia’s gas. It’s time that changed
Is Australia giving away its gas resources, virtually for free? That question is at the centre of this week’s parliamentary…
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Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades
Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year,…
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It’s a sing‑off! Myth‑busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest
Each spring, birds across America are in full voice. Cardinals chatter, sparrows sing and warblers warble. Birdsong lifts the human…
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HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40 – new research
Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age…
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Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world
Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy…
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Climate change means more landslides in NZ – but new tech can help reduce the risk
Thousands of slips in Tairāwhiti in January. The loss of eight lives in the Bay of Plenty later that month.…
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We eat a lot of wheat. So how can we grow more in a changing climate?
Whether it’s tucking into some toast, dumplings or a bowl of fresh pasta, humans love eating wheat. Wheat is the…
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School gardens help students learn science and connect with agriculture – but making them happen isn’t easy
I used to teach high school science in Oklahoma, and one day I brought in a stalk from a cotton…
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What we lose when artificial intelligence does our shopping
Americans spend a remarkable amount of time shopping – more than on education, volunteering or even talking on the phone.…
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States have driven climate action until now. It’s time for the Australian government to step up
For more than a decade, Australia’s emissions reductions have been driven not by the federal government but by the states…
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Taking your child to an Anzac service? Prepare for loud noises and big questions
Tens of thousands of Australians are expected to attend Anzac Day marches and services over the weekend. Many children will…
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Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
Large parts of the southeastern U.S. are in the midst of an exceptional drought, and it is fueling dozens of…
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Heavy rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin – this is the future in a warming world
Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy…
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