Climate change may double the risk of heat-related illness at Grand Canyon National Park by the end of the century.
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Illegal Fossil Export Is More Than an Irritator to the Global South
More than 2,000 researchers have signed an open letter requesting the repatriation of a dinosaur fossil to Brazil. Some say the case highlights a pattern of scientific colonialism in paleontology.
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Eclipse Records Pin Dates of 12th and 13th Century Eruptions
Ancient accounts of dark and blood-red moons help scientists peek at past eruptions and their effect on global climate.
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Underground Heat Could Be a Problem, or a Perk, for Chicago Buildings
Heat released by old and inefficient Chicago buildings could, if harnessed, be an energy solution.
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Inspiring Others to Braid Their Own Paths
Our annual Career Issue spotlights individuals charting their own course through Earth and space sciences.
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The Career Issue: A Path for Everyone
There are as many career journeys in the geosciences as there are people wandering through the field. Read about how 14 scientists found their way.
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The Inequality of Heat Stress
Residents in historically redlined neighborhoods deal with greater heat stress than other areas.
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Major Lakes Have Suffered Major Water Losses over the Past Few Decades
A new study shows that losses are global in both arid and humid regions and could have significant impacts on a quarter of Earth’s population.
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Solar Panels Nurse Desert Soil Back to Life
Cultivating delicate soil crust in the shade of solar panels might boost the recovery of arid land.
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Harpy Eagles Concentrate Precious Nutrients in the Amazon
Amazon soils are usually low in the nutrients that plants covet, but harpy eagles can create local hot spots with their poop and prey.