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Much has been written on the pitfalls of being a helicopter parent, one who insulates children from adversity rather than encouraging their independence. A...

Trump tells UN of intention to leave Paris climate accord – in full.

On Friday, the Trump administration dropped the UN a legally unnecessary but politically charged note regarding its intention to leave the Paris climate agreement. Under the...

Alaska gives ConocoPhillips a shot at drilling prized oil prospect.

ConocoPhillips could also lose the Tofkat-area leases if it accepts the state's terms and does not drill in time, according to the 21-page decision, issued Tuesday by...

Small streams have a big influence on our lives

Small streams make up 70-80 percent of the total channel length of river networks, and they strongly influence downstream portions these networks. The role...

The ocean’s fastest shark is being threatened by over fishing

Study using satellite-tagged shortfin mako sharks shows mortality rates have been dramatically underestimated.

Benefits of advanced wood-burning stoves greater than thought

Advanced wood-burning stoves designed for use in the developing world can reduce air pollution more than anticipated, because gaseous emissions from traditional wood stoves...

Researchers crack the ‘Karakoram anomaly’: Why glaciers near K2 are growing in size

Researchers identify 'Karakoram vortex' and explain why glaciers near K2 are growing in size.

Extreme melt season leads to decade-long ecosystem changes in Antarctic polar desert

An abnormal season of intense glacial melt in 2002 triggered multiple distinct changes in the physical and biological characteristics of Antarctica's McMurdo Dry Valleys...

Drought-affected trees die from hydraulic failure and carbon starvation

Drought-caused tree deaths are produced by a combination of hydraulic failure and carbon starvation, shows new research. The finding, based on a meta-analysis by...

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