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An extraordinary heat wave last week toppled thousands of temperature records across Asia, from Iran to Japan. In Iran’s highlands, […]
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Zapping sand to create rock could help curb coastal erosion
Shorelines worldwide have always been vulnerable to coastal erosion, a phenomenon rendered more ominous by rising sea levels that accompany
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In its latest global climate report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that July was the 14th straight month
Can scientists make fruits and veggies resilient to climate change?
In 2023, a new type of apple made its commercial debut at a trade show in Berlin. The Tutti is
Mantle waves buoy continents upward and bedeck them with diamonds
For billions of years, the continents have cruised across Earth’s surface like tectonic vessels, but they have not survived unscathed.
Why Japan issued its first mega-earthquake alert
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Your medications can make it harder for you to beat the heat
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Extreme heat and rain are fueling rising cases of mosquito-borne diseases
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Summer-like heat is scorching the Southern Hemisphere – in winter
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