Climate Science
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Scientists say we’re “super” good at killing stuff
Compared to other predators, humans are like ruthless hunting machines.
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Climate change could wipe out the internet’s favorite animal
The red panda is, without a doubt, the most adorable animal to ever walk the earth -- and now they're in trouble.
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Thousands of felons are on the front lines of California’s forest fires
Over 30 percent of California's forest firefighters are prisoners.
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It turns out we’ve been trying to control the weather since forever
Despite all the current hype around geoengineering, our attempts to control the world's weather and climate go way, way back.
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In China, coal pollution kills someone every 21 seconds
A new study reveals that 4,000 people die every day from smog in the world's most populous nation.
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Sorry, paleo fans, science says carbs helped make your brain big
A new study shows that carbs were essential in human brain development. Pass the French fries, scientists!
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What’s there to see at the bottom of the ocean? More than you’d think
We know more about the moon than the deep sea. National Geographic explorer David Gruber wants to change that.
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How the universe began and how humanity will drown: A scientist’s to-do list
Climate change and the origins of the universe are top priorities for Antarctic and Southern Ocean researchers for the next decade.
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Sunspot science throws wrench in favorite climate denialism claim
A new study shows that sunspot activity has not, in fact, increased in recent decades.
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China is exporting ozone pollution to the U.S. — which is only fair
A new study suggests that ozone levels on the West Coast aren't dropping, thanks to a new smoggy import.
