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BEYOND LOCAL: How to make the perfect cup of coffee with a little help from science

BEYOND LOCAL: How to make the perfect cup of coffee with a little help from science

Using less coffee is not only better for making a consistently tasty espresso, it is also better for the environment
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New report finds Veteran suicide rate is double US govt. figures

New report finds Veteran suicide rate is double US govt. figures

America's Warrior Partnership 'Landmark' study finds that the Veterans Administration is not accounting for overdose deaths
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BEYOND LOCAL: Drones can learn more about active, gassy volcanoes

BEYOND LOCAL: Drones can learn more about active, gassy volcanoes

Collecting these gases is key to understanding the mysterious ways of volcanoes, but it can be dangerous
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Governments’ automated decision-making systems reflects systemic issues

Governments’ automated decision-making systems reflects systemic issues

Software and technology can process large amounts of data instantaneously, making them highly attractive for government use
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BEYOND LOCAL: Memory loss tied to lack of variety in day to day events

BEYOND LOCAL: Memory loss tied to lack of variety in day to day events

Many people have reported that they became more forgetful throughout the day during the COVID-19 lockdown periods
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BEYOND LOCAL: Short-hop flights could be electric in a few years

BEYOND LOCAL: Short-hop flights could be electric in a few years

Small planes are easier to electrify, but larger ones aren’t far behind
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BEYOND LOCAL: 15,694 pounds of debris is on Mars from years of robotic exploration

BEYOND LOCAL: 15,694 pounds of debris is on Mars from years of robotic exploration

Rovers on Mars frequently come across debris – like this heat shield and spring – from their own or other missions
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BEYOND LOCAL: Invasive species are causing billions of dollars in damages globally

BEYOND LOCAL: Invasive species are causing billions of dollars in damages globally

Invasive alien species are a growing concern for both the environment and economy
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BEYOND LOCAL: Viruses may be ‘watching’ you

BEYOND LOCAL: Viruses may be ‘watching’ you

Some microbes lie in wait until their hosts give them the signal to start multiplying and kill them
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BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered

BEYOND LOCAL: How to keep kids curious – 5 questions answered

Could schools be putting a damper on children’s curiosity?
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