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  1. Climate

    California drought worst in at least 1,200 years

    The current California drought is the most severe in 1,200 years, according to historical information gleaned from tree rings.

    By Thomas Sumner
  2. Health & Medicine

    Fatty coat on cancer drugs protects the heart

    Cancer drugs encased in a layer of fat reduce but don’t eliminate heart damage.

    By Kate Baggaley
  3. Environment

    Black carbon fouls New York subway stations

    Black carbon, a respiratory irritant, fouls air in New York subway stations.

    By Meghan Rosen
  4. Climate

    Greenhouse gases may spell wet future for Africa

    Greenhouse gases played a role in boosting rainfall in Africa 14,000 to 21,000 years ago, a finding that may help predict future abundance of water on the continent.