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Will Wildfire Smoke Disrupt World Cup Finals In New York?

Will Wildfire Smoke Disrupt World Cup Finals In New York?

ByMarshall Shepherd,

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Extreme heat and dry conditions fuel massive wildfires in Canada. Will the smoke disrupt the FIFA World Cup championship match in New York this weekend? Experts weigh in.

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How Historic Sawfish Collections Changed Conservation

A century's worth of sawfish rostra tucked away in museums and private collections has revealed something we couldn't see by counting animals alone: the world's largetooth sawfish have lost a remarkable amount of their genetic diversity.

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UNESCO Just Added 25 New World Heritage Sites—Here’s Where To Go

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The One Mistake That Could Ruin The Total Solar Eclipse In Spain

With just days to go until the total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, eclipse chasers heading to parts of Spain are being urged to check their viewing location very carefully.

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What Time Is The Solar Eclipse On Wednesday? When To Watch Across 26 U.S. States

A partial solar eclipse will be visible from parts of the northern U.S. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with viewing times varying significantly by location.

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New Science Maps Asia’s Shark And Ray Hotspots And Exposes Major Conservation Gaps

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1 Trait That Matters More Than Honesty In A Relationship, By A Psychologist

Honesty isn't what makes a relationship last. A psychologist explains the quieter trait — perceived partner responsiveness — that predicts closeness, repair and trust

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NASA’s Roman Space Telescope To Launch This Month — Nine Months Ahead Of Schedule

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 aboard Falcon Heavy to map billions of galaxies, hunt exoplanets and investigate dark energy.

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10 Things To Know About Next Week’s Total Solar Eclipse

On Aug. 12, millions across Europe, the Arctic and North America will witness an epic total solar eclipse. Here’s how to understand the landmark event in 10 facts.

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