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What to know about Turkey’s recent devastating earthquake

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Animals

Fish can recognize themselves in photos, further evidence they may be self-aware

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Many plans for green infrastructure risk leaving vulnerable people out

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We prioritize family over self, and that has real-world implications

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Animals

Here are 3 people-animal collaborations besides dolphins and Brazilians

By Darren IncorvaiaFebruary 3, 2023

Life

How plant ‘muscles’ fold up a mimosa leaf fast

By Susan MiliusFebruary 3, 2023

Humans

50 years ago, scientists debated when humans first set foot in North America

By Maria TemmingFebruary 3, 2023

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Special Report: Precious Metals

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Rare earth mining may be key to our renewable energy future. But at what cost?

We take you inside Mountain Pass, the only rare earth mine in the United States.

By Carolyn GramlingJanuary 11, 2023
How rare earth elements’ hidden properties make modern technology possible
Recycling rare earth elements is hard. Science is trying to make it easier

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Life

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Humans

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Climate

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Astronomy

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Physics

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Health & Medicine

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By Erin Garcia de JesúsOctober 4, 2022

Earth

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