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August 7, 2020

Presumed Democratic nominee Joe Biden has unveiled an ambitious $2 trillion plan for climate change—and the economy. Plus scientists search for tiny but mighty bacteria with medical value in Peru’s Boiling River.

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Are There Jobs In Ambitious Climate Action?

Presumed Democratic nominee Joe Biden has unveiled an ambitious $2 trillion plan for climate change—and the economy. These experts think it just might work.

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Squid Gene-Editing Shows New Possibilities For Treating Genetic Diseases

A genetic breakthrough in squid research opens a new world for scientists.

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Why Does ‘Rocky Road’ Ice Cream Sound So Delicious?

How linguistic tricks can influence your choices at the ice cream freezer.

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Talk To Science Friday Using The VoxPop App

We’ve launched a new way for you to talk to us all week long: the SciFri VoxPop app.

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