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Animals
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- China declares pandas no longer endangered—but threats persistChina declares pandas no longer endangered—but threats persist
- The adorable pika sounds an alarm for global warmingThe adorable pika sounds an alarm for global warming
- To save kelp forests, scientists try breeding sea starsTo save kelp forests, scientists try breeding sea stars
Environment
- This strategy is helping the West contain wildfiresThis strategy is helping the West contain wildfires
- Hurricane Ida’s devastating impact seen from aboveHurricane Ida’s devastating impact seen from above
- How Hurricane Ida could reshape New Orleans' futureHow Hurricane Ida could reshape New Orleans' future
- Climate change comes for a favorite summer pastime: fishingClimate change comes for a favorite summer pastime: fishing
- Wildfire smoke is transforming clouds, making rainfall less likelyWildfire smoke is transforming clouds, making rainfall less likely
- Why New England rarely sees hurricane threats like HenriWhy New England rarely sees hurricane threats like Henri
- Siberia’s wildfires are unlocking extreme carbon pollutionSiberia’s wildfires are unlocking extreme carbon pollution
History & Culture
- The Trung sisters freed ancient Vietnam from China’s Han dynastyThe Trung sisters freed ancient Vietnam from China’s Han dynasty
- This medical pioneer found the causes of anthrax, TB, and choleraThis medical pioneer found the causes of anthrax, TB, and cholera
Science
- Report: Top health officials warn booster rollout may be delayedReport: Top health officials warn booster rollout may be delayed
- The shaky science behind ivermectin as a COVID-19 cureThe shaky science behind ivermectin as a COVID-19 cure
- How symptom-free COVID-19 can silently damage the bodyHow symptom-free COVID-19 can silently damage the body
- Planet 9 may be closer and easier to find than thoughtPlanet 9 may be closer and easier to find than thought
- Why donating COVID-19 booster shots isn’t that easyWhy donating COVID-19 booster shots isn’t that easy
Travel
- A New Yorker captures his city’s revival behind the lens of his camera
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