Does ‘Dry January’ keep pot use low at year’s start?
Marijuana use is lowest at the beginning of the year. Researchers think New Year's resolutions may play a role.
Jan. 12, 2021 • ~5 min
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Why snow days are becoming increasingly rare in the UK
Since 1979, the average number of snow days has fallen by about five per decade.
Dec. 17, 2020 • ~5 min
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Climate change is making autumn leaves change colour earlier – here's why
Warmer temperatures cannot increase the amount of carbon deciduous trees absorb in each growing season, a new study suggests.
Nov. 26, 2020 • ~6 min
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COVID could boost risks for seasonal affective disorder
An expert explains seasonal affective disorder and why this year could be especially tough. She also outlines steps you can take to feel better.
Nov. 19, 2020 • ~9 min
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Americans’ odds of getting pregnant may peak in late fall
North Americans are most likely to succeed in getting pregnant in late November and early December, especially if they live in the US South.
Oct. 27, 2020 • ~5 min
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As COVID-19 cases rise again, how will the US respond? Here's what states have learned so far
States have been experimenting with more targeted approaches to slow the coronavirus's spread. Two strategies stand out.
Oct. 12, 2020 • ~8 min
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How can smoke from West Coast fires cause red sunsets in New York?
Last week, much of the Midwest and eastern US experienced hazy skies and red sunsets. The cause was smoke transported from the Western US by the jet stream and spread as far as Boston and even Europe.
Sept. 22, 2020 • ~4 min
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How animals are coping with the global 'weirding' of the Earth's seasons
New research on marmots in the US reveals how the topsy-turvy seasons are causing havoc among wildlife.
July 8, 2020 • ~6 min
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What makes a 'wave' of disease? An epidemiologist explains
There's no scientific definition for a wave of disease – and no evidence that the original onslaught of coronavirus in the US has receded much at all.
July 6, 2020 • ~8 min
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Hurricane season: are affected countries ready to face storms on top of coronavirus?
Ccoronavirus has put emergency responders and resources under extreme pressure all over the world just as the hurricane season approaches.
April 30, 2020 • ~7 min
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