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How far could the new coronavirus spread?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The transmissibility of the virus depends on many factors, some of which remain unknown.

Coronavirus screening expands to 20 US airports; researchers start work on a new vaccine
By Nicoletta Lanese published
U.S. health officials are working to prevent an outbreak at home while developing treatments and preventative countermeasures.

A Solar Storm Is Coming Tonight — Here's Where You Might See the Aurora
By Rafi Letzter published
An alert released yesterday (Sept. 10) warns of a moderate geomagnetic storm that will lash the planet tonight. It shouldn't be dangerous, but might bring auroras.

What Are the Most-Googled Wildlife Photos in Your State?
By Mindy Weisberger published
What kinds of wildlife and bugs are people curious about? That depends on where they live.

California Logged Its Hottest Month Ever, and Things Are Only Going to Get Worse
By Mindy Weisberger published
July 2018 was the hottest month on record in the state of California.

Rat Lungworm Cases Are Popping Up in the US, Report Finds
By Rachael Rettner published
In recent years, more than a dozen people in the contiguous U.S. have been infected with the parasite known as "rat lungworm."

The Next Cascadian Megaquake May Be Sooner Than You Think
By Mindy Weisberger published
Devastating Cascadia megaquakes may rock the Pacific Northwest more frequently than previously suspected.

As World Warms, America's Invisible 'Climate Curtain' Creeps East
By Mindy Weisberger published
A climate boundary divides the U.S. — and it's on the move.
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