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Accelerating Climate Modeling at a Lower Cost
Courant and Center for Data Science researchers have created a neural network that quickly and accurately simulates ocean circulation.
How Lemurs Are Laying the Groundwork for Interstellar Travel
After astronauts wake up from hibernation, will they still be able to drive the spacecraft?
Milkweed for Monarchs: How You Can Help Support Monarch Butterflies
Bright orange and black wings flutter by on the journey that defies all odds.
Some Carbon Projects are Actually Harmful to Climate; Study Shows How to Avoid That
An analysis of forest-based projects funded through the sale of carbon credits shows that 10% of them may have a net warming effect on the climate because of the way they alter the Earth’s albedo, or how much sunlight is reflected back into space.
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Could Reduce the Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Low cholesterol can reduce the risk of dementia, a new University of Bristol-led study with more than a million participants has shown.