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March 01, 2023

Natural Disasters Ancient Tsunami Detectives Hunt for Long-Lost Cataclysms Gigantic tsunamis have been decimating coastlines since time immemorial and hold warnings for our present and future By Nathaniel Scharping,Hakai Magazine

Psychology Many Differences Between Liberals and Conservatives May Boil Down to One Belief Conservatives tend to believe that strict divisions are an inherent part of life. Liberals do not By Jer Clifton

Renewable Energy Ukrainians Shift to Renewable Power for Energy Security amid War Russia's war in Ukraine has caused widespread power cuts, spurring a rise in demand for residential solar power units By Sara Schonhardt,E&E News

Renewable Energy 7 Ways Jimmy Carter Has Improved America's Energy Future--Or Tried To As U.S. president, Jimmy Carter championed renewable energy, conservation and other then fringe efforts that are powerhouses today By Mark Fischetti

Public Health The Pandemic's Mental Toll, and Does Telehealth Work? Your Health Quickly, Episode 1 Hosts Josh Fischman and Tanya Lewis explore the pandemic's mental health toll on teens and young adults. They also delve into the effectiveness of telehealth, which has been booming since the start of the pandemic. By Josh Fischman,Tanya Lewis,Tulika Bose | 10:38

Politics We Must Prevent a New Nuclear Arms Race Smart U.S. leadership and international pressure on Russia can prevent an unconstrained global nuclear arms race By Daryl G. Kimball,Frank von Hippel

Animals Where Are You Most at Risk of a Large Predator Attack? A global survey of predator attacks on humans shows that South Asia is the world's most dangerous spot By Daniel Lingenhöhl

Pharmaceuticals U.S. Lawsuit Threatens Access to Abortion Drug: The Science behind the Case A judge's decision could ban mifepristone across the country and weaken the Food and Drug Administration's authority By Mariana Lenharo,Nature magazine

FROM THE ARCHIVE What Ancient Mass Extinctions Tell Us about the Future Carbon dioxide has done plenty of damage before By Peter Brannen | September 2020

WHAT WE'RE READING Toxic Air Pollutants in East Palestine Could Pose Long-Term Risks, Researchers Say Using EPA data, Texas A&M scientists found elevated levels of some chemicals at the derailment site. But EPA officials say the levels pose no short-term risks and are likely to dissipate. By Scott Dance | The Washington Post | Feb. 24, 2023

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