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True Detective is almost over, and almost everyone is dead
How many people have had to die in this season of True Detective to make California's high-speed rail happen?
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Megan Amram brings the sadlaughs on women and science
Finally! A silly and sexy take on science that we ladies can understand.
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How will technology change farming?
Billions in startup investment are driving a new wave of "Ag 3.0" innovations that could make farms more productive, efficient, and responsible.
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Ted Cruz thinks scientists invented climate change
The Texas senator has some strong beliefs on climate change. They're all wrong.
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This video explains America’s love affair with meat
Americans eat nearly twice as much as the average Norwegian and roughly nine times as much as the average Ghanaian.
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What’s the best way to get rid of rats?
Umbra counsels a rat-ridden reader to forego the poisons, which tend to harm indiscriminately, and find better ways to remove a rodent.
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With lab-grown meat, can we have our animals and eat them too?
Not many scientists are trying to grow meat in the lab, but those who are think it could change the world.
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Obama’s big climate plan is now final — and it’s even stronger than expected
The EPA will require utilities to make deeper cuts in emissions from power plants, and will incentivize use of renewable energy.
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What happens when a rainforest burns?
When fire can eat a rainforest in a relatively cool climate, you know the Earth is beginning to burn.
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The Senate passed a surprisingly good transportation bill
But now for the House ...
