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  1. Ecosystems

    Analyze This: In movies, wetlands often get a bad rap

    Swamps in films are often linked to danger, death and strange things. But movies also highlight wetlands’ biodiversity and resources.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    U.S. teen tobacco use has hit a record low

    In 2024, tobacco use among middle- and high-school students reached a record low. But new vapes and nicotine-based products keep coming.

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  3. Climate

    Why is Los Angeles on fire?

    High heat and little rain have extended wildfire season to year-round in some parts of California. Fast winds and dry conditions are fueling L.A.’s current infernos.

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  4. Psychology

    Analyze This: Skipping through videos may increase boredom

    Contrary to what people often expect, fast-forwarding or switching videos may leave viewers more bored and less satisfied.

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  5. Humans

     Is synthetic food dye bad for kids? Here’s what the science says

    California is banning some food dyes in school meals. Though FDA says the dyes are safe, some studies show they may alter kids’ behavior.

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  6. Tech

    To stay cool, some future homes may build on past power-free tech

    Accordion-pleated walls and other heat-managing structures could cool homes in hot, dry places naturally — without electricity.

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  7. Tech

    This young engineer built an affordable electronic braille reader

    Thermo Fisher JIC finalist Yash Mehta got inspired to make a better braille device after visiting a school for blind students in Old Delhi, India.

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  8. Science & Society

    Our brains might help explain why people disagree on politics

    Differing political views may stem from our evolutionary past — and show up in distinct brain activity. Knowing this may help with challenging discussions.

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  9. Space

    Why are scientists suddenly interested in UFOs?

    For decades, science mostly ignored UFOs. Then in 2015 Navy pilots started reporting them. The U.S. government enlisted scientists to investigate.

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