Police are flying surveillance over Washington. Where were they last week?Tate Ryan-Mosleyon January 18, 2021 at 11:00 am

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As the world watched rioters take over the US Capitol on January 6, the lack of security was chilling. Some…

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At the height of California’s worst wildfire season on record, Geoff Marshall looked down at his computer and realized that…

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Commercial interest and federal funding are leading to more research into the therapeutic effects of the fragrant molecules known as…

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Covid, Schools, and the High-Stakes Experiment No One WantedSandra UpsonScience Latest

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Reopening in the fall was a massive gamble. At one high-poverty elementary school, navigating the risks paid off.Read More

The Autonomous Saildrone Surveyor Preps for Its Sea VoyageEric NiilerScience Latest

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The robo-vessel will map the ocean floor, and its solar-powered sensors will sample fish DNA and collect climate data.Read More