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Scientists: Wind, drought worsen fires, not bad management

Scientists: Wind, drought worsen fires, not bad management

Both nature and humans share blame for California's devastating wildfires, but forest management did not play a major role, despite President Donald Trump's claims, fire scientists say.
by Associated Press

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A life full of winter: U astrophysicist cares for telescope in Antarctica

A life full of winter: U astrophysicist cares for telescope in Antarctica

A scientist working for the University of Minnesota has spent more time than anyone else at South Pole station, a decade and a half of nights. Next year will be his final planned year, as the telescope he maintains will be retired.
by Jon Collins

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Scientists spy on bees, see harmful effects of common insecticide

Scientists spy on bees, see harmful effects of common insecticide

Bees exposed to a type of insecticides called neonicotinoids dramatically changed their behavior — becoming sluggish, antisocial and spending less time caring for the colony's young, researchers say.

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Happy birthday Carl Sagan

Happy birthday Carl Sagan

This week, Carl Sagan would have turned 84. While Sagan isn't here, his spirit of exploration and understanding remains.
by William Lager

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Dirt rich: Healthy soil movement gains ground in farm country

Dirt rich: Healthy soil movement gains ground in farm country

It's an approach to farming built around four basic rules: Never till the soil. Use cover crops so soil is never bare. Grow a more diverse mix of plants. And use fields to graze livestock.
by Dan Gunderson

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After nine years in orbit, Kepler Space Telescope leaves legacy of discovery

After nine years in orbit, Kepler Space Telescope leaves legacy of discovery

NASA's Charlie Sobeck, former manager of the Kepler Space Telescope mission, discusses the monumental findings of the spacecraft and NASA's decision to retire it in orbit.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Henry Zimmerman

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Google employees plan global walkout to protest company's treatment of women

Google employees plan global walkout to protest company's treatment of women

Many at Google have been simmering since The New York Times reported the company gave generous exit packages to alleged harassers. Hundreds of employees have already walked out in Singapore.
by Emily Sullivan

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Nearly 30 percent of anti-Semitic online attacks are bots

Nearly 30 percent of anti-Semitic online attacks are bots

A study released last week by the Anti-Defamation League revealed that anti-Semitic online slurs have surged in the lead-up to the mid-terms, and many of the attacks are automated.

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