NPR News: Judge: Trump-era rule change allowing the logging of old-growth forests violates laws

Judge: Trump-era rule change allowing the logging of old-growth forests violates laws
U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Hallman on Thursday found that the U.S. Forest Service violated the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Forest Management Act and the Endangered Species Act.

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NPR News: What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?

What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida. Here are some ways climate change is reshaping tropical cyclones like it

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NPR News: What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?

What's the connection between climate change and hurricanes?
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida. Here are some ways climate change is reshaping tropical cyclones like it

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NASA Awards Contracts for NOAA Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications Study

NASA, on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has awarded four contracts to conduct NOAA’s Sounder for Microwave-Based Applications (SMBA) Phase-A study.

August 30, 2023
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NPR News: An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing

An AI quadcopter has beaten human champions at drone racing
The achievement marks the first time an artificial intelligence system has been able to regularly beat humans in a real-world competition and could lead to better drones in the future.

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NPR News: Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive

Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive
A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change.

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NPR News: Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive

Climate change makes wildfires in California more explosive
A new study pins about 25% of the extra risk on human-caused climate change.

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NPR News: An Alaska district aligns its school year with traditional subsistence harvests

An Alaska district aligns its school year with traditional subsistence harvests
Three Alaska Native Villages have changed their school calendar so that students now can take part in things like the fall moose hunt and the spring migratory bird harvest.

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NPR News: The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands

The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands
The amended EPA rule is to comply with a Supreme Court ruling this year that narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act and the agency's power to regulate waterways and wetlands.

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NPR News: It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out

It's big! It's bright! It's a rare blue supermoon! Here's how to check it out
The Earth's lunar sidekick will appear extra big and bright as it reaches its fullest stage on Wednesday. It's not just the biggest supermoon this year, it's also a rare blue supermoon.

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NASA invita a hispanohablantes a enviar sus nombres en Europa Clipper

La NASA ha lanzado un nuevo sitio web en español para invitar al público a enviar sus nombres a bordo de Europa Clipper, una misión que iniciará su viaje a la luna de Júpiter Europa en octubre de 2024. Este nuevo sitio web forma parte de una campaña de la agencia llamada “Mensaje en una botella”, mediante la cual un poema original dedicado a Europa

August 29, 2023
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NPR News: Another struggle after the Maui fires: keeping toxic runoff out of the ocean

Another struggle after the Maui fires: keeping toxic runoff out of the ocean
There's little that separates the ocean from the 2,200 burned buildings in Lahaina. Officials are working to block runoff that could harm the coral reefs offshore.

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NPR News: Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on

Ozempic seems to curb cravings for alcohol. Here's what scientists think is going on
People taking weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy report a dampening of the urge to drink. Here's how the drugs curb cravings and what that could mean for helping treat addiction.

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NPR News: A historic drought is causing a huge traffic jam at the Panama Canal

A historic drought is causing a huge traffic jam at the Panama Canal
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Adil Ashiq from the maritime intelligence firm MarineTraffic {sic} about how a historic drought is causing huge delays at the Panama Canal.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Launches to International Space Station

An international crew of four representing four countries is in orbit following a successful launch to the International Space Station at 3:27 a.m. EDT Saturday, Aug. 26, from Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The agency’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission is the seventh commercial crew rotation mission for NASA.

August 26, 2023
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NPR News: Scientists hope to breed a heat-resistant saguaro as more die in a warming climate

Scientists hope to breed a heat-resistant saguaro as more die in a warming climate
The record-breaking heat in the Southwest has killed some of Arizona's famous saguaros. Scientists are looking for ways to ensure the cactus can survive in a warming climate.

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NPR News: How — and why — scientists created a see-through squid

How — and why — scientists created a see-through squid
Scientists have genetically engineered a squid that is almost as transparent as the water it's in. The squid will allow researchers to watch brain activity and biological processes in a living animal.

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NPR News: Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win

Climate change made it in the GOP debate. Some young Republicans say that's a win
Climate change is a top issue for young voters across political parties, but most of the Republican presidential candidates avoided the question.

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NPR News: Sea level changes could drastically affect Calif. beaches by the end of the century

Sea level changes could drastically affect Calif. beaches by the end of the century
A new report finds that California could lose most of its beaches by the year 2100, due to rising sea levels. NPR's A Martinez goes to the beach to find out what can be done.

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NPR News: NPR's 'Short Wave' catches us up on this week in science

NPR's 'Short Wave' catches us up on this week in science
Russia and India try to land spacecraft on the moon; recreating Pink Floyd via brain activity; and: Did human-caused wildfires drive sabretooth cats to extinction?

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NPR News: How a week's worth of plastic adds up

How a week's worth of plastic adds up
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with LA Times environmental reporter Susanne Rust about what she learned from logging her plastic use for a week.

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NPR News: Biden proposes vast new marine sanctuary in partnership with California tribe

Biden proposes vast new marine sanctuary in partnership with California tribe
The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would make history as the first marine sanctuary to be managed with a tribe from the outset.

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NASA, Forest Service to Share Moon Tree Seedlings, Promote STEM

Education and community organizations can apply to receive a living piece of spaceflight history to promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics: a seedling grown from a tree seed that flew around the Moon on the NASA’s Artemis I mission in late 2022.

August 24, 2023
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NASA Shares First Images from US Pollution-Monitoring Instrument

On Thursday, NASA released the first data maps from its new instrument launched to space earlier this year, which now is successfully transmitting information about major air pollutants over North America.

August 24, 2023
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NPR News: New flame retardants found in breast milk years after similar chemicals were banned

New flame retardants found in breast milk years after similar chemicals were banned
After a class of flame retardants called PBDEs was phased out due to links with developmental health issues, manufacturers started using another, similar group of compounds.

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NPR News: 5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific

5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific
The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences.

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NPR News: 5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific

5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific
The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences.

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NPR News: Brain implants are allowing people to generate speech using thoughts, studies show

Brain implants are allowing people to generate speech using thoughts, studies show
Scientists have been working on technologies that can turn a person's thoughts into spoken words. Two new reports show how far the field has come.

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NPR News: Japan to empty more than a million tons of wastewater from Fukushima into the ocean

Japan to empty more than a million tons of wastewater from Fukushima into the ocean
Japan's government says tomorrow it will begin releasing more than a million tons of wastewater into the Pacific Ocean from the damaged Fukushima nuclear plant.

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NPR News: Tropical storm Hilary helps take California out of drought conditions, for now

Tropical storm Hilary helps take California out of drought conditions, for now
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with climate scientist Alex Hall about the temporary relief tropical hurricane Hilary has offered the drought in California.

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NPR News: Here's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an "octopus garden"

Here's why 6,000 octopuses like to be under the sea at an "octopus garden"
Over 6,000 octopuses have been found huddling around an extinct volcano deep in the Pacific Ocean near California, and researchers now think they understand why the octopuses find it so cozy.

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NPR News: India joins an elite club as first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole

India joins an elite club as first to land a spacecraft near the moon's south pole
Scientists believe the south pole region might hold frozen water that could help future astronaut missions.

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NPR News: After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people

After the fires on Maui, one home shelters 87 people
Those displaced by the fires have found temporary quarters in hotels and with family and friends. One host opened their home to 87 evacuees, most of them from one extended family.

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NPR News: When it comes to wildfires, beware of dry grass — that's where most occur

When it comes to wildfires, beware of dry grass — that's where most occur
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Jeva Lange, who wrote a story called "Most Wildfires Aren't Forest Fires," about how wildfires largely occur in grasslands.

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NPR News: India is set to land a robotic probe on the moon tomorrow

India is set to land a robotic probe on the moon tomorrow
Wednesday morning, India will attempt to land a robotic probe on the moon. The targeted landing site of this mission is near the lunar south pole.

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NPR News: Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change

Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change
Climate change intensified eastern Canada's hot, dry, windy weather this summer. That made Quebec's enormous burns about twice as likely, according to a new study.

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NPR News: Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change

Some of Canada's wildfires likely made worse by human-driven climate change
Climate change intensified eastern Canada's hot, dry, windy weather this summer. That made Quebec's enormous burns about twice as likely, according to a new study.

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NPR News: Japan to release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant later this week

Japan to release treated water from Fukushima nuclear plant later this week
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made the announcement after meeting with his cabinet. Water will be released through an underground tunnel beginning Thursday, weather conditions permitting, Kishida said.

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NPR News: Satellite images capture the extent of flooding in California after storm

Satellite images capture the extent of flooding in California after storm
Southern California communities deal with the aftermath of flash floods and mudslides brought on by Tropical Storm Hilary. See some of the areas hit.

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NPR News: Kate Zernike's book explores the long battle for gender equality at MIT

Kate Zernike's book explores the long battle for gender equality at MIT
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with author Kate Zernike about her book The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins, MIT, and the Fight for Women in Science.

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NPR News: Scientists are skeptical of mysterious supposedly superconductive material

Scientists are skeptical of mysterious supposedly superconductive material
In recent months, several academic groups have claimed possible discoveries of materials that super-conduct at room temperature. Outside researchers, however, are skeptical.

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NPR News: Monster hunters are conducting the largest search of Loch Ness in more than 50 years

Monster hunters are conducting the largest search of Loch Ness in more than 50 years
There have been more than a thousand official sightings of the Loch Ness Monster, the Loch Ness Centre says. Nessie enthusiasts are deploying new tools this weekend to try and prove it's real.

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NPR News: Photos: See flooding, mudslides Tropical Storm Hilary brings to Southern Calif.

Photos: See flooding, mudslides Tropical Storm Hilary brings to Southern Calif.
Residents across the region are being advised to stay home, if possible, and to expect road closures in flooded areas.

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NPR News: Tropical Storm Emily takes shape in the Atlantic, as storm activity starts to warm up

Tropical Storm Emily takes shape in the Atlantic, as storm activity starts to warm up
As the season is nearing its peak, the Atlantic Ocean has suddenly become very active with several storms that meteorologists and weather forecasters are watching.

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NPR News: Hilary, now a tropical storm, is nearing California from Mexico with punishing rains

Hilary, now a tropical storm, is nearing California from Mexico with punishing rains
Hilary is expected to weaken before it reaches southern California but heavy rain associated with the system still poses serious threat of "catastrophic and life-threatening flooding" in the region.

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NPR News: A new development in particle physics could point to the existence of a fifth dimension

A new development in particle physics could point to the existence of a fifth dimension
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Esra Barlas Yücel, a researcher at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about Fermilab's most precise measurements of the muon particle's magnetic wobble.

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NPR News: How the brain processes music, with a little help from Pink Floyd

How the brain processes music, with a little help from Pink Floyd
Scientists at University of California Berkeley have recreated a Pink Floyd song using previously recorded brain waves. In the process, they've learned a lot about how the brain processes music.

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NPR News: A new development in particle physics could point to the existence of a new dimension

A new development in particle physics could point to the existence of a new dimension
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Esra Barlas Yücel, a researcher at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, about Fermilab's most precise measurements of the muon particle's magnetic wobble.

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NPR News: Every summer, thousands of citizen scientists help researchers track bat populations

Every summer, thousands of citizen scientists help researchers track bat populations
Bats fly at night and they're hard to hear, so counting them is tricky. Researchers use volunteers and some innovative technology to monitor bat populations.

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NPR News: Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know

Russia and India are landing on the moon next week. Here's what you need to know
India and Russia are sending landers to spots near the south pole, which has water ice that might one day be mined to make rocket fuel.

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NPR News: Heat dome over Central U.S. could bring hottest temps yet to parts of the Midwest

Heat dome over Central U.S. could bring hottest temps yet to parts of the Midwest
This summer has already been awfully hot in the southern Plains and the Gulf Coast. Now, a large portion of the U.S. will face a prolonged period of dangerous heat.

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NPR News: The effort to restore Joshua trees after Mojave wildfire faces grim odds

The effort to restore Joshua trees after Mojave wildfire faces grim odds
After flames destroyed 1.3 million Joshua trees in Mojave National Preserve, biologists began replanting seedlings. But many have died, and now another fire has torched more of the iconic succulents.

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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Space Station Cargo Launch, Docking

NASA will provide live launch and docking coverage of the Roscosmos Progress 85 cargo spacecraft carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 69 crew aboard the International Space Station.

August 18, 2023
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NPR News: A Filipino congregation took in its own members after their Lahaina homes burned

A Filipino congregation took in its own members after their Lahaina homes burned
The devastating fires on Maui burned more than 2,000 homes and buildings in Lahaina. Many churches have taken in their congregants because they have nowhere to go.

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NPR News: Indoor pollution can make you sick. Here's how to keep your home's air clean

Indoor pollution can make you sick. Here's how to keep your home's air clean
Poor air quality can drive you indoors, but do you know what you're breathing inside your home? Here's the latest on optimizing ventilation and other air-clearing strategies.

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NPR News: 3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires

3 strategies Maui can adopt from other states to help prevent dangerous wildfires
In preparing for future fires, Maui doesn't have to look far. States like California have passed wildfire policies to reduce the risk that a community will be destroyed.

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NPR News: Priceless connections to Hawaii's ancient past were lost when cultural center burned

Priceless connections to Hawaii's ancient past were lost when cultural center burned
As people grapple with more than 100 people who died in the Lahaina fire on Maui, they're still trying to understand the loss of priceless artifacts and their connections to the island's ancient past.

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Coverage Set for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 Events, Broadcast, Launch

NASA will provide coverage of the upcoming prelaunch and launch activities for the agency’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission with astronauts to the International Space Station.

August 17, 2023
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NPR News: The burn zone on Maui is laden with toxins, officials say

The burn zone on Maui is laden with toxins, officials say
State and local officials have warned that the burn area on Maui is laden with distinct and potent toxic contaminants from incinerated buildings, vehicles and infrastructure.

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NPR News: People are freaking out over a question mark seen in space. Scientists can explain

People are freaking out over a question mark seen in space. Scientists can explain
A stunning new image from the James Webb Space Telescope shows a pair of actively forming stars. But many people are more curious about the tiny question mark visible toward the bottom of the frame.

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NPR News: An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time

An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time
The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet." Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees.

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NPR News: An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time

An invasive hornet that hunts honeybees is spotted in the U.S. for the first time
The yellow-legged hornet, Vespa velutina, is a close cousin of the northern giant hornet, or "murder hornet." Both of them are very adept in the wholesale destruction of honey bees.

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NPR News: A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain

A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain
One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, directing hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the transition away from fossil fuels.

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 to Discuss Space Station Mission, Upcoming Return

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 will answer media questions at 2:40 p.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 23, about their mission aboard International Space Station prior to returning to Earth.

August 16, 2023
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NASA Hosts Astronaut Loral O’Hara’s Prelaunch Interviews

NASA astronaut Loral O'Hara will virtually discuss her upcoming mission to the International Space Station during live interviews ahead of launch.

August 16, 2023
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La NASA desafía a los estudiantes a volar experimentos

La NASA invita a los estudiantes de escuela secundaria y preparatoria de Estados Unidos a presentar ideas de experimentos para vuelos de prueba a bordo de un globo de gran altitud o de un módulo de aterrizaje propulsado por cohete en el tercer Desafío Estudiantil TechRise.

August 16, 2023
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NASA Challenges Students to Fly Earth and Space Experiments

NASA is calling on middle and high school students across the country to submit experiment ideas for a high-altitude balloon or rocket-powered lander test flight in the third TechRise Student Challenge.

August 16, 2023
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NPR News: Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost

Maui's cultural landmarks burned, but all is not lost
Balancing sadness for the losses with hope about what's been saved, heritage workers are in the early stages of planning recovery and restoration efforts.

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NPR News: Maui has a safety plan for wildfires, but has struggled to fund it

Maui has a safety plan for wildfires, but has struggled to fund it
Maui has long known the dangers of wildfires. The island has a plan to help make communities safer. But like so many other places at risk, they've struggled to get the funding to implement it.

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NASA Invites Media to Psyche Launch, Mission will Study an Asteroid

Media accreditation is now open for the upcoming launch of NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, for a mission to a unique metal-rich asteroid orbiting the Sun between Mars and Jupiter.

August 15, 2023
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NPR News: Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda on relief needed for Maui fire destruction

Hawaii Rep. Jill Tokuda on relief needed for Maui fire destruction
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Jill Tokuda, who represents Hawaii in the U.S. House of Representatives about the search and rescue efforts continue in Maui after wildfires.

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NPR News: Just how hot was July? Hotter than anything on record

Just how hot was July? Hotter than anything on record
A new report from NOAA and NASA confirms that last month was the hottest July ever recorded, driven to new heights by human-caused climate change.

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NPR News: Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana

Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana
The ruling follows a first-of-its-kind trial in the U.S., adding to a small number of legal decisions around the world that have established a government duty to protect citizens from climate change.

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NASA Announces Launch Service for Arctic Warming Experiment

NASA has selected Rocket Lab USA Inc. of Long Beach, California, to provide the launch service for the agency’s PREFIRE (Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment) mission, which aims to give researchers a more accurate picture of the energy entering and leaving Earth.

August 14, 2023
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Julio de 2023 fue el mes más caluroso registrado

Según los investigadores del Instituto Goddard de Estudios Espaciales (GISS, por sus siglas en inglés) de la NASA, en Nueva York, julio de 2023 fue el mes más caluroso de todos los que se han registrado en el registro de temperaturas mundiales.

August 14, 2023
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NASA Clocks July 2023 as Hottest Month on Record Ever Since 1880

According to scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, July 2023 was hotter than any other month in the global temperature record.

August 14, 2023
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NPR News: Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener

Why lasers could help make the electric grid greener
Thousands of renewable projects are waiting to connect to the grid, but there aren't enough transmission lines. Some tech companies have faster and cheaper solutions.

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NPR News: How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi

How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi
An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community of microbes. Here's how the magic happens.

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NPR News: A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack

A new gray wolf pack is found 200 miles south of California's nearest-known pack
Gray wolves used to roam most of North America before being hunted, trapped and driven out of most of the continental U.S. by the early 1900s. They are native to California.

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NASA to Discuss Temperature Data, Climate Goals

On the heels of record-breaking temperatures in June, NASA will host a news conference at 11 a.m. EDT on Monday, Aug. 14, to discuss its latest climate data.

August 11, 2023
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NPR News: Wildfires continue in Maui: Thousands of displaced people will need housing

Wildfires continue in Maui: Thousands of displaced people will need housing
Hawaii's Gov. Josh Green says thousands of displaced people will need to be housed as firefighters continue to put out fires on Maui. The death toll stands at 55 and is expected to rise.

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NASA Seeks Student Ideas for 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Students interested in designing, developing, building, and testing rovers for Moon and Mars exploration are invited to submit their proposals to NASA through Monday, Sept. 21.

August 11, 2023
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NPR News: Photos: Hawaii Lt. Gov. 'whole town went and dissolved into ashes'

Photos: Hawaii Lt. Gov. 'whole town went and dissolved into ashes'
In Maui, a fast-moving wildfire decimated the town of Lahaina. Historical losses includes one of the largest banyan trees in the U.S.

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Oklahoma, Texas Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Station

Students from Oklahoma and Texas will have separate opportunities this week to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

August 10, 2023
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NPR News: What the new Artemis moon program represents for NASA's future

What the new Artemis moon program represents for NASA's future
Four astronauts have met the spacecraft that will take them to the moon in NASA's new program, Artemis. The program represents a turning point in where NASA is heading and how it's getting there.

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NPR News: An update on Maui's wildfire disaster from Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono

An update on Maui's wildfire disaster from Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono
NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Hawaii Sen. Mazie Hirono about the wildfires on the island of Maui. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration, making funds available to those effected.

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NPR News: The role climate change has played in Hawaii's devastating wildfires

The role climate change has played in Hawaii's devastating wildfires
NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Giuseppe Torri, a climate scientist at the University of Hawaii, about the role of climate change in the Maui wildfire.

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NPR News: Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be "above-normal" this year, NOAA says

Atlantic hurricane season is now predicted to be "above-normal" this year, NOAA says
The Atlantic hurricane season is now projected to have "above-normal level of activity" according to an updated forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

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NPR News: Satellite images show utter devastation from wildfires in Maui

Satellite images show utter devastation from wildfires in Maui
Hundreds of homes, buildings and structures have been destroyed in the historic town of Lahaina.

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NPR News: Researchers use fossils to determine ancient marine reptile's eating technique

Researchers use fossils to determine ancient marine reptile's eating technique
The reptile lived in oceans between 247 million and 249 million years ago. It was as big as a whale, with a dolphin's narrow snout, no teeth and a jaw that it could sort of un-hinge while feeding.

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NPR News: After decades, a tribe's vision for a new marine sanctuary could be coming true

After decades, a tribe's vision for a new marine sanctuary could be coming true
The Biden administration is moving ahead with what could be the largest national marine sanctuary in the continental U.S. A Native American tribe is hoping to be partners in managing it.

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NPR News: A statewide survey of California's bumblebees hopes to help conserve them

A statewide survey of California's bumblebees hopes to help conserve them
NPR's Ailsa Chang searches coastal California for wild bumblebees with conservation biologist Leif Richardson, one of the leaders of the California Bumble Bee Atlas.

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NPR News: Amid a water crisis, Arizona is using lots of it to grow alfalfa to export overseas

Amid a water crisis, Arizona is using lots of it to grow alfalfa to export overseas
NPR's Juana Summers talks with Reveal reporter Nathan Halverson about Arizona's investment in a major land deal that effectively ships the state's limited water supply overseas in the form of hay.

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NPR News: The wildfires in Maui are unusually destructive due to Hurricane Dora's winds

The wildfires in Maui are unusually destructive due to Hurricane Dora's winds
Hundreds of acres of wildfires have burned on Maui, driven by winds that were increased by Hurricane Dora. The fires have caused power outages, evacuations, road closures and destroyed buildings.

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NPR News: Pricey seawall in Virginia won't address key impacts of climate change, critics fear

Pricey seawall in Virginia won't address key impacts of climate change, critics fear
Norfolk, Va., is one of the cities most at risk from sea level rise. It's now working on a floodwall project which critics worry won't address key impacts of climate change or protect people equally.

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NPR News: Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules

Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules
Utilities argue proposed EPA power plant rules are too strict and environmental groups argue they should reduce climate pollution even more.

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NPR News: Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules

Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules
Utilities argue proposed EPA power plant rules are too strict and environmental groups argue they should reduce climate pollution even more.

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NPR News: Ford plans to make EV batteries in U.S. with Chinese company that developed the tech

Ford plans to make EV batteries in U.S. with Chinese company that developed the tech
Ford's plans to produce electric vehicle batteries based on technology and licensing from China has become a flashpoint in the debate over relations between the two countries.

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NPR News: A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury

A tiny bit of electricity can help some people with a traumatic brain injury
Research shows that a tiny pulse of electricity can improve memory in people who've had a moderate or severe traumatic brain injury.

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NPR News: Research in Alabama's Mobile Bay could have value for oyster reef restoration

Research in Alabama's Mobile Bay could have value for oyster reef restoration
Researchers in Alabama are trying to toughen up baby oysters so they can better withstand predators. It's all part of an effort to restore oyster reefs around the world.

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NPR News: What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill

What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill
Postpartum depression affects as many as 1 in 7 women in the U.S., though there are just two treatments approved for it. Experts say the newest could be a game-changer — depending on its price tag.

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NPR News: A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID

A new clue to the reason some people come down with long COVID
Researchers have found a link between the FOXP4 gene and the occurrence of what's known as long COVID. The finding could lead to a better understanding of a condition that affects millions.

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NPR News: If Republicans win the White House in 2024, climate policy will likely change

If Republicans win the White House in 2024, climate policy will likely change
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Mandy Gunasekara, Environmental Protection Agency's chief of staff in the Trump administration, about a Republican-led vision to cut the EPA's size and scope.

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NPR News: New national monument comes after more than a decade of advocacy by Native nations

New national monument comes after more than a decade of advocacy by Native nations
The new national monument that President Biden is designating in Arizona today comes after Native nations advocated for decades to protect the area

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NPR News: Brazil's president will try to rally more support to save rainforest at Amazon Summit

Brazil's president will try to rally more support to save rainforest at Amazon Summit
Leaders of the countries that make up the Amazon say it's time for the rich countries of the world to pay to protect the threatened rainforest. They are meeting Aug. 8 and 9 in Brazil.

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NPR News: Wildfire smoke is hampering precious remaining days for some kids at summer camps

Wildfire smoke is hampering precious remaining days for some kids at summer camps
There are a few weeks left of summer fun for kids at day camps and summer programs. Wildfire smoke has had a big impact curtailing summer activity at some camps.

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NPR News: Does heat make us more aggressive? Researchers put it to the test

Does heat make us more aggressive? Researchers put it to the test
Periods of sweltering temperatures like the current global heat wave seem to drive up civil conflicts. But why? To find out, researchers put thousands of people in hot rooms - with surprising results.

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NASA Sets Coverage of Roscosmos Spacewalk Outside Space Station

NASA will provide live coverage beginning at 10:15 a.m. EDT Wednesday, Aug. 9, as two Roscosmos cosmonauts conduct a spacewalk to upgrade the International Space Station. The spacewalk is expected to begin about 10:45 a.m., and last up to seven hours.

August 07, 2023
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NPR News: A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have connected the DNA from enslaved individuals buried in a Maryland village to nearly 42,000 present-day descendants.

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NPR News: A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have connected the DNA from enslaved individuals buried in a Maryland village to nearly 42,000 present-day descendants.

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NPR News: What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier

What the U.S. could learn from Japan about making healthy living easier
On a trip back to her parents' native country, a writer rediscovers what makes it different. The urban design, and a culture that values longevity, make good health come al lot more naturally.

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NPR News: Fatal grizzly attack renews debate over how many bears are too many

Fatal grizzly attack renews debate over how many bears are too many
Authorities have been unable to find the grizzly bear that killed a woman just outside Yellowstone National Park late last month, and have now called off the search. The attack has renewed calls to take grizzlies off the endangered species list.

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NPR News: Climate change threatens Germany's fairy tale forests

Climate change threatens Germany's fairy tale forests
Germany's dense green spruce forests are being decimated by parasites and climate change. It's unclear if planting different kinds of trees would help stop the decline

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Louisiana Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station

As part of the state’s first Earth-to-space call, students from Louisiana will have an opportunity soon to hear from NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

August 04, 2023
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Space Station Assignments Out for NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 Mission

Four crew members now are assigned to launch on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 mission for a long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station.

August 04, 2023
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NPR News: At Yemeni prosthetics clinic, the patients keep coming even though the war has slowed

At Yemeni prosthetics clinic, the patients keep coming even though the war has slowed
The civil war in Yemen seems to be cooling off, but its deadly legacy of land mines will be felt for decades. At a prosthetics clinic near the the front line, children bear a disproportionate burden.

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NPR News: A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have compared the DNA of 27 Black people who lived at the Catoctin furnace between 1774 and 1850, finding a link between these enslaved Americans and nearly 42,000 living relatives.

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NPR News: People need to put in the work to keep romantic relationships energized

People need to put in the work to keep romantic relationships energized
Actress Michelle Yeoh just married her fiancé — after a 19-year engagement. A relationship expert reveals the secret to making a long-term relationship exciting and new.

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NPR News: A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry

A landmark study opens a new possible way for Black Americans to trace their ancestry
Researchers have compared the DNA of 27 Black people who lived at the Catoctin furnace between 1774 and 1850, finding a link between these enslaved Americans and nearly 42,000 living relatives.

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NPR News: Some farmers are skeptical about a payment plan to get them to use less water

Some farmers are skeptical about a payment plan to get them to use less water
This spring's landmark deal to keep more water in the Colorado River will send farmers money to use less water. In the district that uses the most water, there is some deep skepticism.

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NPR News: A new U.S. agency is a response to the fact that nobody was ready for the pandemic

A new U.S. agency is a response to the fact that nobody was ready for the pandemic
The Bureau of Global Health, Security and Diplomacy, housed in the State Department, will plan for the next pandemic. We interviewed its director, virologist and global health leader John Nkengasong.

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NASA Selects Axiom Space for Another Private Space Mission in 2024

NASA and Axiom Space have signed an order for the fourth private astronaut mission to the International Space Station, targeted to launch no earlier than August 2024 from the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

August 03, 2023
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NPR News: Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health

Petting other people's dogs, even briefly, can boost your health
You don't even have to own one. Research shows just 5 to 20 minutes interacting with other people's pooches can reduce stress hormones and increase well-being.

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NPR News: That's cold: Three-quarters of Republicans prioritize the economy over climate change

That's cold: Three-quarters of Republicans prioritize the economy over climate change
In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, the record temperatures this summer don't have Republicans heated as confidence in institutions takes a hit and President Biden has challenges ahead.

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NPR News: Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health

Weekly Dose of Wonder: Spending time with a dog can be good for your health
What's four-legged, furry and often serves up a mood boost? That's right: dogs. As part of our series Weekly Dose of Wonder, here's how even brief interactions with pups can be good for health.

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NPR News: What is a 'fire whirl,' the rare weather phenomenon spotted in a California wildfire

What is a 'fire whirl,' the rare weather phenomenon spotted in a California wildfire
Firefighters recently spotted the spinning columns of flames as they battled the York Fire along the California-Nevada border.

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NPR News: Cancer risk can lurk in our genes. So why don't more people get tested?

Cancer risk can lurk in our genes. So why don't more people get tested?
Millions of people in the U.S. have a genetic variant that raises their risk of cancer. Genetic testing can help people find cancer earlier and seek treatment. But many patients aren't offered it.

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NPR News: Earth to Voyager: NASA detects signal from spacecraft, two weeks after losing contact

Earth to Voyager: NASA detects signal from spacecraft, two weeks after losing contact
The Jet Propulsion Lab lost contact with Voyager 2, which is traveling 12.3 billion miles away from Earth, after engineers mistakenly pointed its antenna 2 degrees away from its home planet.

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Science, Hardware Launch on NASA’s Northrop Grumman Cargo Mission

A Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station with more than 8,200 pounds of NASA science investigations and cargo after launching at 8:31 p.m. EDT Tuesday from the agency’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

August 02, 2023
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Join NASA Administrator, Artemis II Moon Crew for Mission Update

NASA will host a news conference at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, to provide Artemis II mission preparations and crew training updates. Artemis II will send a crew of four astronauts on a journey around the Moon and bring them back safely, paving the way for future long-term human exploration missio

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NPR News: Surf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coasts as climate warms

Surf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coasts as climate warms
A new study finds that winter wave heights have increased along California's coast as human actions have warmed the world's climate. Bigger waves are a threat to the already vulnerable coast.

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NPR News: Surf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coasts as climate warms

Surf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coasts as climate warms
A new study finds that winter wave heights have increased along California's coast as human actions have warmed the world's climate. Bigger waves are a threat to the already vulnerable coast.

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NPR News: Surf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coasts as climate warms

Surf's up! Wave heights increase on California's coasts as climate warms
A new study finds that winter wave heights have increased along California's coast as human actions have warmed the world's climate. Bigger waves are a threat to the already vulnerable coast.

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NPR News: Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells

Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells
Her genetic material, taken without her knowledge in 1951, has helped facilitate numerous scientific breakthroughs, including the development of the polio and COVID-19 vaccines.

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NPR News: How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers

How scientists lasered in on a 'monumental' Maya city — with actual lasers
Light-mapping technology is expediting the pace of archaeological discovery in the dense jungles of central Mexico. The latest find could offer clues about how humans advanced agriculturally.

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