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Climate

Some trees are coping with extreme heat surprisingly well

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Science & Society

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Science & Society

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Artificial Intelligence

Medical AI tools are growing, but are they being tested properly?

By AnanyaMarch 7, 2025

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Animals

Dolphins and humans team up to catch fish in Brazil

By Brianna RandallMarch 7, 2025

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Animals

Some sea turtles are laying eggs earlier in response to climate change

By Gennaro TommaMarch 7, 2025

Spotlight on Health

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These scientists have a plan to demystify the vaginal microbiome

Vaginal microbes play a huge role in overall health, but researchers know relatively little about them. Citizen science could help change that.

By McKenzie PrillamanMarch 4, 2025
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Earth

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