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Sep. 20, 2013

Why Climate Change Ups the Odds of Fires, Floods

Climatologist Jennifer Francis talks about how climate change and severe weather may be linked.

Can Mass Transit Solve City Sprawl?

L.A. commuters spend 60 hours a year stuck in traffic. But is mass transit a viable alternative?

These Smartphone Apps Track Every Step of Your Day

“Quantified self” apps count your steps, measure your sleep, and collect a bevy of other details.

Science Fairs 2.0

A report card on the state of science fairs today, and a look into the future.

Birding the Fall Migration

Birding tips on how to get the most out of the fall bird migration.

A Chronicle of a Whale’s Life, Captured in Earwax

Researchers say earwax can provide data about pesticide exposures, hormone levels, and even stress levels of the endangered blue whale.

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