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The Climate Crisis Briefly Crashes the New Hampshire GOP Primary
Republican candidates repeated earlier promises to expand domestic fossil fuel production and fight programs that promote race- and gender-based equity in schools.
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Spring Heat Waves Pack a Punch for Snowpacks in the Pacific Northwest
New research shows how the snowpack loss due to moderate springtime heat waves outweighed that of a record-shattering summer heat dome.
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Tales and Textiles Can Communicate the Science of Planets
Artists are working with a scientist and a writer to boost public understanding of the science of planetary interiors.
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Frost Quakes Shake Up Finland’s Wetlands
New research shows frost quakes may happen more frequently in wetland areas and, similar to earthquakes, can cause damage to infrastructure.
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Scientists “Astonished” at 2023 Temperature Record
Global temperatures in 2023 smashed records by a wide margin, surprising climate scientists and highlighting the need for more research.
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Candidates Commit to Fossil Fuels at Iowa’s Republican Debate
On the debate stage and at a separate town hall, DeSantis, Haley, and Trump downplayed climate change in favor of energy independence.
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Popocatépetl’s Wake-Up Call: Transforming Volcanology in Mexico
The 1994 eruption of “Don Goyo” in central Mexico accelerated an academic interest in volcanology.
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Maps Strengthen Collaboration Between Tribes and Federal Agencies
As U.S. agencies commit to better incorporating Indigenous viewpoints, maps could be one important tool.
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Did a Cosmic Explosion Make the Ionosphere Dance?
Researchers have linked a 2022 gamma ray burst to a disturbance in the upper atmosphere, but proving the connection highlights the problems with this kind of measurement.