Scientists Sculpt Nanoparticle Shells with Light
Hollowed-out microcrystals could lock away carbon
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Carbon Taxes Would Boost Jobs across the U.S.
Construction and manufacturing careers would rise nationwide
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Fiber-optic cables stretching below cities, through glaciers and along the seafloor could record earthquakes and more
How a Dispute over a Single Number Became a Cosmological Crisis
Two divergent measurements of how fast the universe is expanding cannot both be right. Something must give—but what?
How to Report on the COVID-19 Outbreak Responsibly
Remember, the virus doesn’t follow the news and doesn’t care about Twitter
Hackers Could Shut Down Satellites—or Turn Them into Weapons
The use of off-the-shelf components means bad actors can easily look for vulnerabilities
How Deep is the Deepest Hole in the World?
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Despite a “Double-Barreled” Flu Season, the Vaccine is Mostly Doing its Job
This year’s flu shot is working relatively well to prevent influenza, particularly among children
Methane Emissions from Oil and Gas May Be Significantly Underestimated
Estimates of methane coming from natural sources have been too high, shifting the burden to human activities
Colorado River Is in Danger of a Parched Future
The river is due to lose up to 31 percent of its flow by midcentury—an alarming trend that could affect 40 million people
