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California students watch and learn through hands-on projects as Mars rover lands

by Sydney Johnson, EdSource February 19, 2021February 19, 2021

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Power outages across the Plains: 4 questions answered about weather-driven blackouts

by Michael Blake, professor of Philosophy, Public Policy and Governance, University of Washington February 17, 2021February 17, 2021

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What exactly is the polar vortex?

by Zachary Lawrence, University of Colorado Boulder, and Amy Butler, NOAA February 16, 2021February 14, 2021

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Hundreds of fish species, including many that humans eat, are consuming plastic

by Alexandra McInturf, UC Davis, and Matthew Savoca, Stanford University February 13, 2021February 11, 2021

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COVID-19 has made Americans lonelier than ever – here’s how artificial intelligence can help

by Laken Brooks, doctoral student of English, University of Florida February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

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Bringing Mars rocks back to Earth – Perseverance Rover lands on Feb. 18, a lead scientist explains the tech, goals

by Jim Bell, professor of Earth and Space Exploration, Arizona State University February 12, 2021February 8, 2021

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Should California get another science-focused university?

by Larry Gordon, EdSource February 12, 2021February 12, 2021

UCSF launches new research institute to focus on science of aging

by Daniel Montes, Bay City News February 12, 2021February 8, 2022

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Citizen scientists are filling research gaps created by the coronavirus pandemic

by Theresa Crimmins, Erin Posthumus and Kathleen Prudic, University of Arizona February 11, 2021February 10, 2021

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Racial stereotypes drive students of color away from STEM, but many still persist

by Ebony O. McGee, assistant professor of Education, Diversity and Urban Schooling, Vanderbilt University February 10, 2021February 8, 2021