City council public comment periods may focus on local issues, such as housing and public services. But new research from the University of Michigan shows they also serve as powerful forums for expressing broader societal ...
Economics & Business
Feb 3, 2026
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Scientists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered that climate change is causing nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas and ozone-depleting substance, to break down in the atmosphere more quickly than previously ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 3, 2026
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The brutally frigid weather that has gripped most of America for the past 11 days is not unprecedented. It just feels that way.
Environment
Feb 3, 2026
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NASA said Tuesday it's delaying until March the launch of its first crewed flyby mission to the moon in more than 50 years, after encountering leaks during final tests.
Space Exploration
Feb 3, 2026
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The mushrooms spread out on the chopping board seemed normal enough. They were rich and dense, and had a strong earthy aroma. In the saucepan, they melted—along with the cheese—to form a creamy pasta sauce.
Space Exploration
Feb 3, 2026
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Kemp's ridley sea turtles are among the most endangered species of sea turtles in the world. They reside along the east and Gulf coasts of North America, alongside some of the world's most active shipping lanes. While the ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2026
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Arctic sea ice has large effects on the global climate. By cooling the planet, Arctic ice impacts ocean circulation, atmospheric patterns, and extreme weather conditions, even outside the Arctic region. However, climate change ...
Earth Sciences
Feb 3, 2026
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As Valentine's Day approaches, finding the perfect words to express your feelings for that special someone can seem like a daunting task—so much so that you may feel tempted to ask ChatGPT for an assist.
Social Sciences
Feb 3, 2026
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More than 2,500 plant species have the potential to invade the Arctic at the expense of the species that belong there. Norway is one of the areas that is particularly at risk.
Plants & Animals
Feb 3, 2026
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As concerns rise about the effects of tiny plastic particles on human health, Flinders University researchers have led new research on whether nanoplastics can accumulate or cause damage in kidneys—our body's major blood ...
Bio & Medicine
Feb 3, 2026
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