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One in 4 people live in places at high risk of running out of water

Aug 08 2019 6:00 AM

An update to the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas reveals that 17 countries withdraw more than 80 percent of water available yearly.

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Mercury levels in fish are rising despite reduced emissions

Aug 07 2019 3:37 PM

Climate change and overfishing can increase how much mercury accumulates in fish, counteracting efforts to reduce human-caused emissions.

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Why people with celiac disease suffer so soon after eating gluten

Aug 07 2019 2:00 PM

In people with celiac disease, some T cells release immune chemicals within hours of encountering gluten, triggering the fast onset of symptoms.

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Giant, active galaxies from the early universe may have finally been found

Aug 07 2019 1:00 PM

Overlooked galaxies from when the universe was younger than 2 billion years old could be the ancestors of other ancient and modern monster galaxies.

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How pieces of live human brain are helping scientists map nerve cells

Aug 07 2019 6:00 AM

Experiments on live nerve cells - donated from patients undergoing brain surgery - may turn up clues about how the human brain works.

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Racist words and acts, like the El Paso shooting, harm children's health

Aug 06 2019 3:37 PM

Racism can take a lifelong toll on children's and adolescents' health. U.S. pediatricians are tackling the problem.

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A fungus makes a chemical that neutralizes the stench of skunk spray
Aug 06 2019 10:00 AM

A compound produced by fungi reacts with skunk spray to form residues that aren't offensive to the nose and can be more easily washed away.

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With nowhere to hide from rising seas, Boston prepares for a wetter future
Aug 06 2019 6:00 AM

Boston has armed itself with a science-driven master plan to protect itself from increasingly inevitable storm surges and rising seas.

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How the 5 riskiest U.S. cities for coastal flooding are preparing for rising tides
Aug 06 2019 6:00 AM

The five U.S. cities most at risk of coastal flooding from rising sea levels are in various stages of preparedness.

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Ancient Maya warfare flared up surprisingly early
Aug 05 2019 11:00 AM

Extreme conflicts broke out well before the decline of the Maya civilization, researchers say.

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A new map is the best view yet of how fast Antarctica is shedding ice
Aug 05 2019 8:00 AM

Stitching together data from several satellite missions allowed scientists to create the most comprehensive map of Antarctic ice flow ever.

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Decades of dumping acid suggest acid rain may make trees thirstier
Aug 05 2019 6:00 AM

Acidified soil loses calcium, which can affect trees' ability to hang on to water.

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Satellites are transforming how archaeologists study the past
Aug 04 2019 8:00 AM

In 'Archaeology from Space,' Sarah Parcak takes readers on a lively tour of the past, and archaeology of the 21st century.

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The Arctic is burning and Greenland is melting, thanks to record heat
Aug 02 2019 3:52 PM

A heat wave is melting Greenland's ice and fueling blazes across the Arctic that are pumping record amounts of carbon dioxide into the air.

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Hospitalizations highlight potential dangers of e-cigs to teens' lungs
Aug 02 2019 3:09 PM

E-cigarette use can harm the lungs, and eight Wisconsin teens who developed severe lung injuries after vaping may be the latest victims.

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Public trust that scientists work for the good of society is growing
Aug 02 2019 10:45 AM

More Americans trust the motives of scientists than of journalists or politicians.

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