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Urban landscapes can boost storms—or break them up
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The Scientific American guide to 2026’s total solar eclipse
Here’s everything you need to know about this eclipse, from the weather to the best viewing locations
How much of our existence do we owe to sugar?
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Trump CDC pick Erica Schwartz confirmed to lead nation’s top public health agency
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't had a full-time leader in almost a year
Elon Musk reveals SpaceX plans to build satellite factories on the moon
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Neanderthal genes may give modern humans’ muscles a boost
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How living near mountain lions might actually make you safer
Mountain lions (also known as cougars or pumas) make roads safer by scaring deer and elk that can cause collisions with cars into more remote areas
Spectacular images reveal never-before-seen whirlpools on the sun
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