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Climate Change Spells Extinction for Pikas of Lake Tahoe

Researchers say the American pika has disappeared from a large area of the Sierra Nevada mountains.

Cassini's Swan Song: Greatest Hits of the Saturn System

Artist concept of Cassini flying over Saturn

On September 15, Cassini will plummet into Saturn's atmosphere in a fiery burn-up, ending a 13-year career of exploring Saturn.

Why CRISPR Gene-Editing is So Precise

What makes CRISPR‐Cas9 truly revolutionary is how much easier it is to program specific destinations in someone's DNA. The latest from our Future of You blog.

Does Climate Change Cause Extreme Weather?

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Fluctuations in weather happen all the time. But sometimes those fluctuations can get extreme, making disasters like hurricanes and heatwaves more intense. Check out our new Above the Noise episode!

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Advances in Gene Editing Raise Urgent Ethical Questions, Says Pioneering Scientist

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Will debating the ethics of gene editing lead to more agreement? Some scientists and policy makers are hoping so. More from Future of You.

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