Not so fast: why India’s plan to reintroduce cheetahs may run into problems
India's last cheetah was killed 70 years ago. Should the country import a different subspecies from Namibia?
Dec. 18, 2020 • ~6 min
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Magnetism of Himalayan rocks reveals the mountains' complex tectonic history
Earth's magnetic field locks information into lava as it cools into rock. Millions of years later, scientists can decipher this magnetic data to build geologic timelines and maps.
Nov. 2, 2020 • ~9 min
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What the world can learn from clean energy transitions in India, China and Brazil
Our research identified three key lessons.
Oct. 2, 2020 • ~8 min
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TikTok is a unique blend of social media platforms – here's why kids love it
An app that young people use to share videos of themselves dancing might seem like a silly diversion, but it's become a powerhouse social media platform.
Aug. 26, 2020 • ~9 min
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Air pollution could be making honey bees sick – new study
Honey bees in the most polluted parts of an Indian city were more likely to die sooner and showed clear signs of poor health.
Aug. 10, 2020 • ~7 min
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Two-thirds of glacier ice in the Himalayas will be lost by 2100 if climate targets aren't met
How speculation came to be presented as scientific fact and inspired a decidedly non-glacial race to discover the future of Himalayan glaciers.
Aug. 3, 2020 • ~7 min
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The UAE's Mars mission seeks to bring Hope to more places than the red planet
A new country launches a mission to Mars. A space expert explains what this means for the Middle East and the African continent.
July 13, 2020 • ~6 min
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Climate crisis causing families to shun farmers for arranged marriages
Climate shocks and changing weather mean that farmers' incomes are
July 8, 2020 • ~6 min
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Digital contact tracing's mixed record abroad spells trouble for US efforts to rein in COVID-19
Effective national leadership and trust in government appear to be prerequisites for countries to achieve widespread digital contact tracing.
July 6, 2020 • ~11 min
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Days with both extreme heat and extreme air pollution are becoming more common – which can't be a good thing for global health
In South Asia, days with both extreme heat and extreme pollution are expected to increase 175% by 2050. Separately, the health effects are bad; together they will likely be worse.
June 25, 2020 • ~7 min
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