Science Stats

  1. Climate

    U.S. weather has gotten more pleasant, but will soon worsen

    Warmer winters have made U.S. weather more pleasant since 1974 thanks to climate change, but that will soon change.

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  2. Physics

    The center of Earth is younger than the outer surface

    Einstein’s general theory of relativity predicts the center of the Earth is two years younger than the crust.

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  3. Health & Medicine

    With easy e-cig access, teen vaping soars

    The vast majority of U.S. states ban sales or distribution of e-cigarette products to minors. Still, it’s no sweat for teens to buy them online.

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  4. Life

    New habitat monitoring tools find hope for tigers

    Free tools such Google Earth Engine and Global Forest Watch show there’s still enough forest left for tigers — if it’s protected.