A Bold Proposal for Easing the Venezuela-Colombia Migrant Crisis
Building solar and wind power along the border would provide jobs, clean water and more productive farms
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Quantum SETI
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Hollywood and Gun Violence
Movies alone don’t cause people to misuse firearms—but if they even just contribute, the film industry should take responsibility
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There’s new research on the most effective strategies for changing behavior. Which one is best at helping you eat healthier?
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NASA’s Next Low-Cost Planetary Science Missions Will Visit Venus or the Outer Solar System
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