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How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July

It's almost time to catch summer's double meteor showers. The Southern Delta Aquariid and Alpha Capricornid meteor showers peak in the early morning of July 30. With minimal interference from moonlight, the meteors should appear bright and clear if viewed away from city lights.
by The Associated Press

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How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements

How China came to rule the world of rare earth elements

The U.S. once controlled the market on rare earth elements, sought after for a range of technologies. But in the last few decades, China has cornered that market and surpassed the U.S.
by Emily Feng

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Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey

Unexpected medical issue grounds Isle Royale wolf-moose survey

Researchers from Michigan Tech University were unable to conduct their annual wolf-moose survey on Isle Royale this past winter. A last-minute medical issue grounded their ski-plane pilot, and no replacement was found in time. 
by The Associated Press

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Duluth EPA staffers put on leave for signing on to letter of ‘dissent’ critical of Trump administration

Duluth EPA staffers put on leave for signing on to letter of ‘dissent’ critical of Trump administration

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed up to six employees of the agency’s Duluth research lab on administrative leave for signing their names to the “declaration of dissent,” pending an investigation.
by Dan Kraker

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