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It’s Been 75 Years Since Hiroshima, Yet the Threat of Nuclear War Persists
It is important to mark the solemn 75th anniversary of the first and only use of atomic weapons against cities as not only a remembrance of a tragic past event, but as a reminder of an ever-present threat that we have failed to address. According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, civilisation-ending nuclear war…
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Three Major Scientific Controversies About Coronavirus
Although political leaders have closed borders in response to COVID-19, scientists are collaborating like never before. But the coronavirus (SARS-COV-2) is novel – and we don’t yet have all the facts about it. As a result, we may have to change our approach as new scientific data comes in. That doesn’t mean the science isn’t…
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Studying the Genome of Mountain Goats Shows Us How They Adapted to Their Environment
Seeing a mountain goat in the wild of southeast Alaska for the first time, with its stark white coat and graceful posture against a lush green mountain landscape, is an unforgettable experience. Like many species across the globe, mountain goats are affected by the changing climate. With the warming environment, we are witnessing some species…
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Why Trump’s WeChat Ban Doesn’t Make Sense, and Could Actually Cost Him Chinese Votes
U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent moves against Tiktok, the popular video-sharing platform, have been widely seen as part of a new “tech Cold War” between the U.S. and China. Trump has cited security concerns to justify his targeting of TikTok. But the use of the platform by those seeking to mock him and sabotage his…