Science Stats
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Science & SocietyU.S. research workforce lags by some measures
Scientists’ share of total employment is lower in United States than in 16 other countries.
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EcosystemsBee losses followed World Wars
British historical records show a century-long decline of important pollinators: bees and some wasps.
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EnvironmentBlack carbon fouls New York subway stations
Black carbon, a respiratory irritant, fouls air in New York subway stations.
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Health & MedicineA look back at 2013’s disasters
The Philippines, India and China each lost more than 1,000 lives in 2013 in mass calamities.
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