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Science News Briefs from the World Over
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Papua New Guinea to Kazakhstan, including one on the slow slide of Mount Etna in Italy.
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Climate Change
Cod Could Cope with Constrained Climate Change
Cod egg survival stays high with limited warming, but plummets when the temperature rises a few degrees Celsius in their current spawning grounds.
Policy
Dear Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Please Work to End War
A science writer urges a progressive young congresswoman to lead a broad peace movement
How Humans Get in the Way of Clean Water
There are many cheap and effective ways to provide safe water to the world’s poor regions. But projects often fail due to inadequate planning, maintenance or persuasive power
Policy
House Democrats Plan to Tackle Climate—with or without the GOP
Rep. Kathy Castor, head of the revamped House climate committee, says the panel will be working on a policy road map for global warming
Policy
An Open Letter to U.S. Scientist Legislators
You can restore credibility to Congress and lead on issues from opioid addiction to clean water
Natural Disasters
4 Climate-Influenced Disasters Cost the U.S. $53 Billion in 2018
Two wildfires and two hurricanes were among the costliest disasters worldwide
Policy
Unfair Diagnosis: Socioeconomic Gap Drives Cancer Outcomes
Too often, ethnicity and income level determine whether a patient survives cancer
Policy
Scientist behind "CRISPR Babies" Fired by University
An investigation by Chinese authorities found He Jiankui broke national regulations in his controversial gene-editing work
Behavior
How to Shift Anti-Transgender Attitudes
A new study shows that door-to-door “deep canvassing” conversations can change real voters’ attitudes to be more tolerant
Policy
Trump's Border Wall Highlights the Climate–Migration Connection
Although the wall is aimed at stopping migrants, environmental rollbacks could encourage more migration
Policy
Care about Science? Demand a Better Democracy
We won’t get science-based policies unless our political system permits them
Policy
Why a Scientist Is Running for Seattle City Council
When it comes to our biggest challenges, we need scientifically informed policies to make lasting, sustainable change
Space & Physics
U.S. Astronomers Ponder Science Priorities for the 2020s and Beyond
The Astro 2020 Decadal Survey kicks off amid turmoil and uncertainty
Policy
Clean Power Plan Replacement Could Lead to Increased Emissions
The EPA’s proposed new rule could be worse than having no climate rule at all
Policy
Human Gene Editing: Great Power, Great Responsibility
Modifying the human germline has profound implications and must be approached with extraordinary care
Policy
Spare a Thought for the Distant Future
The actions we take today could have consequences for millions or even billions of years to come
Policy
Disaster Response Projects Could Lose Funding to Border Wall
The White House has been looking at reallocating money earmarked to address flood risks
As the Shutdown Persists, Here Are 5 Ways It Will Impact Science
A second wave of closures looms as the government funding fight barrels towards a record-breaking fourth week
Policy
Ultima Thule, the Cold War and Trump's Wall
As I learned during my youth in Germany, exploring frontiers beats hiding behind barriers
