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The latest science reads remind us why we really do need experts

Earth

The latest science reads remind us why we really do need experts

Mary Halton reflects on how books on forecasting, rock-reading and the grisly world of Victorian medicine highlight how we have always relied on those in the know

Culture

Aerial view of a road cutting through a forest

Life

A third of animals are vanishing as roads spread through forests

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Colorado river

Earth

Rivers and forests need the same legal rights we grant to people

Comment

Oysters

Life

Oysters can ‘hear’ the ocean even though they don’t have ears

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La Niña forecast may mean even worse Atlantic hurricanes in 2018

Earth

La Niña forecast may mean even worse Atlantic hurricanes in 2018

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UN climate events are a wasted opportunity for public engagement

Earth

UN climate events are a wasted opportunity for public engagement

Comment

NY cabs in flooded lot

Earth

New York should prepare for 15-metre storm surges by 2300

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Robotic underwater miners can go where humans can't

Technology

Robotic underwater miners can go where humans can't

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How to clean up the dirty water Puerto Ricans are drinking

Earth

How to clean up the dirty water Puerto Ricans are drinking

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Air pollution blamed for 500,000 early deaths in Europe in 2014

Earth

Air pollution blamed for 500,000 early deaths in Europe in 2014

The biggest source of harm was particulate matter from domestic stoves, but nitrogen dioxide from cars is also linked to many premature deaths

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Earth

It looks like an oxymoron, but Earth optimism is worth a try

Leader

Earth

California’s wildfires powered by perfect storm of fire hazards

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Earth

Early farmers may have polluted the sea 4000 years ago

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Earth

Grass-fed beef is bad for the planet and causes climate change

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