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Climate Change | Economy & Society | Policy

How Globalization Shapes Our Climate and What We Can Do About It

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Scientists Uncover Dinosaur Origins in the Tropics of Gondwana

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How One Cover Letter Changed My Career—and What Rejection Letters Taught Me Along the Way

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From Academia to Impact: How to Manage the Emotional Side of Career Transitions

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Biodiversity Conservation | Climate Change | Policy

Think All Tree Planting Is Good? Here’s What Science Says

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Can Humor Help Young Climate Activists Turn Laughter Into Action?

What Do The 2024 Record High Temperatures Mean for Our Planet?

Climate Change | Policy

What Do The 2024 Record High Temperatures Mean for Our Planet?

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The Oldest Mammal Ancestor Ever Found Was Discovered in Mallorca

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