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Christian Science Monitor - Science

With Artemis II back on Earth, what's next for NASA? -- The Artemis II mission has concluded with a safe return to Earth. The mission rekindled "moon joy" for the public and made scientific advancements, which NASA aims to expand during the next phases of the ambitious Artemis program. -- Henry Gass

4 months ago

Rhode Island's 'Taylor Swift tax' on vacation homes aims to boost affordable housing -- A new tax on vacation homes in Rhode Island targets pricey beach properties, such as the one owned by pop star Taylor Swift. At stake is whether the effort can raise funds for affordable housing without driving away vacation-home owners who contribute to the economy. -- Cameron Pugh

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Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

4 months ago

Difference Maker - 'The tools to imagine solutions': Science educator inspires Pakistani children - By - Kanika Gupta - / 5 min

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Trump sees a 'con' in climate change. Xi sees cash. -- Ned Temko

4 months ago

From the Magazine -- Make Oil Great Again? Even California drills as global climate action stalls.

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The Explainer -- Climate money is flowing around the globe. Sometimes, corruption makes it disappear.

6 months ago

The Explainer -- What China's landmark climate pledge means for the fight against global warming

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In Mexico's mangroves, protecting bees and trees is part of this family's identity

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How Jane Goodall inspired my daughter: It started with chickens.

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Americas -- Can resource-rich countries go green? Colombia's trying to find out.

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A year after Hurricane Helene, a region still awaits help, but marks recovery

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Books -- 'A spectrum of hope': A science writer puts life under a microscope

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Books -- A writer schools himself on the plight and might of birds

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Focus -- God in the machine? People use chatbots as spiritual advisers.

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From retail to the military, 'intelligent connectivity' raises ethical dilemmas

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The world's bananas are at risk. A volcanic island might protect them.

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