A California tech firm believes that artificial intelligence can help communities prepare for, and respond to, quakes.
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Whether you think it’s time or a waste of time, the city of Malibu decided to ban the use of plastic straws, utensils and stirrers as a means of reducing their harmful effects on the environment.
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The U.S. Geological Survey simulated a 7.0 magnitude earthquake on the Hayward fault near Oakland, Calif., and found that such a quake could kill hundreds and cause more than $100 billion in damage.
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After nearly going bankrupt, chef Tim Ma cut costs by cooking creatively with every last bit of ingredients. Some dishes born of frugality have become favorites at his acclaimed D.C. restaurant.
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How do we accurately forecast the amount of water that will be available any given year? It’s not easy. But some Colorado scientists think they’re onto a possible solution — inspired by Pokemon.
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In The Overstory, Powers explores how humans can revere ancient trees with “the same kind of sanctity that we reserve exclusively for ourselves.”
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As humans spread around the globe, other big mammals vanished. Researchers believe it’s because they were tasty.
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Prime Minister Theresa May called plastic waste “one of the greatest environmental challenges facing the world.” The government said it will work with industry to develop alternatives.
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Each night, the organisms gather in a “vertical stampede” to feed at the ocean’s surface. Research suggests the columns of swimming animals can create large downward jets that help churn the waters.
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