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Why Getting A Covid-19 Vaccine Is Likely To Be More Complicated This Year
A once-straightforward seasonal vaccine process has become muddled this year thanks to new federal guidance on who can get the shots. It raises questions about whether pharmacists will provide the shots and if insurers will cover them.
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What Ronald Reagan Started, Donald Trump May Finish
Like Reagan, Trump is slashing US environmental regulations, but his strategy may have a far deeper impact.
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AI Joins The Army, And Headquarters May Never Be The Same
Artificial intelligence is about to radically alter military command structures that haven’t changed much since Napoleon’s Army.
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Data Centers Consume Massive Amounts Of Water — Companies Rarely Say Exactly How Much
In 2023, Google operations worldwide consumed 6.4 billion gallons of water, with 95% used by data centers.
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A Winged Ferry That Glides Like A Pelican Could Change Travel And Defense
Regent Craft is testing a new type of winged passenger ferry that it aims to use for military applications and commercial ferry routes around Hawaiʻi and other areas.
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Coastal Communities Restore Marshes, Dunes And Reefs Amid Climate Threats
Coastal communities in Hawaiʻi and other states are ramping up efforts to restore and protect their shorelines as climate change causes more destructive storms.
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The Moon May Soon Go Nuclear
NASA plans to build a nuclear reactor on the Moon. A space lawyer explains why, and what the law has to say.
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AI Can Make Reading Books Feel Obsolete – And Students Have A Lot To Lose
Artificial intelligence is dramatically changing how people engage with books or other kinds of writing.
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The Case That Saved The Press — And Why Trump Wants It Gone
Overturning New York Times v. Sullivan would remove a key legal protection for the news media.
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How The World’s Highest Court Bolstered The Fight For Climate Reparations
The International Court of Justice ruling that climate harm violates international law is expected to shape current — and future — climate lawsuits.