Lauren Sommer
Stories
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Health
University Grad Students Step Up To Fill U.S. Coronavirus Testing Void
Universities around the country are revamping research labs to help process the backlog of coronavirus tests, thanks to help from student volunteers.
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Science
Killer Kitties? Scientists Track What Outdoor Cats Are Doing All Day
Cat owners may often wonder what their outdoor cats is doing all day. One study shows outdoor cats are bad news for birds and other critters. But there are some ways to make cats more visible.
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Environment
Why China's Air Has Been Cleaner During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Air pollution levels have dropped dramatically as power plants and factories have slowed down — potentially saving lives. But the public health benefits aren't so simple to calculate.
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Environment
How Warming Winters Are Affecting Everything
Winters are warming faster than summers in many places, and colder parts of the U.S. are warming faster than hotter ones. The warming winter climate has year-round consequences across the country.
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Environment
Bumblebees Are Disappearing Because Of Extreme Heat
New research shows that climate change and habitat loss are causing widespread decline among bumblebees in North America and Europe — and putting ecosystems that depend on these pollinators at risk.