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Can social media networks reduce political polarization on climate change?
Political bias often leads to polarization on topics like climate change. But a new study has shown that exposure to anonymous, bipartisan social networks...
Evolutionary origins of animal biodiversity
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Tracking marine migrations across geopolitical boundaries aids conservation
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Scientists pioneer a new way to turn sunlight into fuel
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Mud from the deep sea reveals clues about ancient monsoon
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A new way to remove ice buildup without power or chemicals
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Are vulnerable lions eating endangered zebras?
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Countries ranked by oil production emissions
Emissions associated with oil and gas production are a significant source of greenhouse gases. A new analysis ranks countries by emission levels and identifies...
Scientists identify protein that may have existed when life began
How did life arise on Earth? Researchers have found among the first and perhaps only hard evidence that simple protein catalysts -- essential for...
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