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A powerful storm hitting the West Coast combines these phenomena for a wet week of erratic weather, as a meteorologist explains.
While the US supports nonpartisan election observers in other countries, the practice has a low profile in this country.
The genetic codes of plants and animals are stored in global databases, often without proper compensation to the countries where they originated. A potential solution will be discussed at Cop16.
Cases of valley fever are typically most prevalent in California’s Central Valley and southern Arizona, but they have been increasing in California’s central and southern coastal areas.
Autonomous AI is still designed by people − so who or what is really responsible for its actions? For centuries, theologians have posed similar questions about mankind and God.
The eruptions that began in 2021 in Iceland could last for centuries, which is bad news for Icelanders but good news for scientists seeking to understand how the inner Earth works.
Essas rochas raras provenientes de Marte existem em alguns tipos diferentes, que podem informar aos geólogos sobre o passado vulcânico do planeta e dar pistas de sua potencial habitabilidade.
These rare rocks come in a few different types, which can tell geologists about Mars’ volcanic past and hint at its potential habitability.
Green algae carry drug-loaded nanoparticles directly to the lungs, reducing side effects in other organs and increasing treatment efficiency.
Research reveals lots of reasons why well-meaning attempts to inform, persuade or correct misinformation go awry. It also identifies ways to avoid these communication backfires.
Before you tune into Hollywood’s biggest night of the year, check out our coverage of the stars of this year’s show.
No es probable que Rusia coloque misiles nucleares en el espacio, pero su arma antisatélite es igual de alarmante. Un experto en estrategia nuclear lo explica.
Russia isn’t likely to put nuclear missiles in space, but their reported anti-satellite weapon is just as alarming. An expert on nuclear strategy explains.
Learning to program requires mastering the nitty-gritty of code syntax. Generative AI turns out to be good at that. Adding AI to intro programming courses frees students to focus on problem-solving.
These giant rivers in the sky are both destructive and essential for the Western U.S. water supply.
Common misperceptions about AI chatbots are that they know something about the world, can make decisions, are a replacement for search engines and operate independent of humans.
Electroconvulsive therapy often evokes inaccurate images of seizing bodies and smoking ears. Better understanding of how it reduces depression symptoms can illuminate new ways to treat mental illness.
Equipe coordenada por cientista brasileiro observa comportamento de células na Estação Espacial Internacional (ISS), e avança na compreensão do mecanismo de doenças como o Alzheimer e o Parkinson.
‘Living materials’ made with genetically engineered bacteria and Jell-O-like gel could make pollutants in water bodies nontoxic.
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Assistant Professor in Climate and Health Epidemiology , University of California, San Diego
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Doctoral Student in Cognitive Science, University of California, San Diego
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Research and Operations Meteorologist, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, University of California, San Diego
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Professor of Sociology, University of California, San Diego
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Adjunct Professor of Economics, School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California, San Diego
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Professor of Data Science, Philosophy, & Policy, University of California, San Diego
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Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, San Diego
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Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of California, San Diego
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Professor of Geosciences, University of California, San Diego
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Associate Professor of Political Science, University of California, San Diego
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Teaching Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego
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Hydrologist, Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes, University of California, San Diego
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Director of Education Initiatives, School of Physical Sciences, University of California, San Diego
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Technology and International Security, University of California, San Diego
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Ph.D. Candidate in Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, San Diego