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How beach sands protect oceans from rising sea levels

Walking my dog on coastal beaches will never be the same since I learned about their precarious ecosystems. Beneath their sands lies a hidden world of microbial life that is critical in protecting the ocean. These tiny, unseen organisms act as nature’s filter and purifier, safeguarding marine ...

HOLY COW! HISTORY: How a kids’ toy named the Super Bowl

Lamar Hunt had a problem. The big game, the biggest of its kind ever held, was being planned. And it needed a name worthy of the occasion. Hunt, an oil tycoon’s son, had been crazy about football since he was a kid, just like many boys. With one huge difference … his family’s wealth ...

U.S. must build an independent critical minerals supply chain

The United States relies on China for the critical minerals essential for semiconductors and chips, posing a severe strategic and economic risk. China controls 70 percent of the global critical minerals supply chain and 85 percent of processing capabilities, leaving U.S. industries unable to ...

Warning signs signal psychosis in youth and how we can help

When Corrina left home for college, she was the bright, pretty cheerleader and volunteer. I met her a few years later while I was researching mental illness among youth, and Corrina was in crisis. She nearly died in a hot car before being rescued and hospitalized involuntarily. She had ...