Scientific American
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Climate Leaders Debate Goal for Controlling Global Warming
A new U.N. program highlights the disconnect between climate messaging and the growing possibility of overshooting a key global warming threshold
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A Solar Panel Standoff Threatens U.S. Climate Plans
Inexpensive Chinese solar panels are pitting Americans who want cheap equipment against those who want to make it
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As Bird Flu Spreads through Cows, Is Pasteurized Milk Safe to Drink?
H5N1 influenza virus particles have been detected in commercially sold milk, but it’s not clear how the virus is spreading in cattle or whether their milk could infect humans
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People Keep Secrets Because They Overestimate Harsh Judgments
Research suggests that people tend to exaggerate how critically they will be viewed if they reveal negative information about themselves to others
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How Unhealthy Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
Processed foods have been blamed for many health problems, but dietary research is tricky and nuanced