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College COVID-19 testing can reduce coronavirus deaths in local communities Jul 07 2022 6:00 AM Counties with colleges that did COVID-19 testing fared better against the coronavirus in fall 2020 than towns with colleges that did not test. READ MORE   How to build better ice towers for drinking water and irrigation Jul 06 2022 11:00 AM "Ice stupas" emerged in 2014 as a way to cope with climate change shrinking glaciers. Automation could help improve the cones' construction. READ MORE   Ed Yong's 'An Immense World' reveals how animals perceive the world Jul 06 2022 9:00 AM The book showcases the diverse sensory abilities of other animals and how their view of the world is different from our own. READ MORE   Sponsored Content Our ocean faces urgent challenges. Around the globe, advocates and experts are stepping up to protect it for future generations.

The idea that many people grow following trauma may be a myth Jul 06 2022 7:00 AM Studies of posttraumatic growth are fundamentally flawed and can contribute to toxic cultural narratives, researchers say. READ MORE

Here's how sea anemones launch their venomous stingers Jul 05 2022 11:00 AM Starlet sea anemones use speedy projectiles to sting predators and prey. New images capture a detailed look at these weapons in action. READ MORE

Aliens could send quantum messages to Earth, calculations suggest Jul 05 2022 9:00 AM Scientists are developing quantum communications networks on Earth. Aliens, if they exist, could be going further. READ MORE

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