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July 28, 2025 · 5 min read
I just spent a week at the beach staring at the ocean and really starting to think: Why is a sip from the ocean a terrible idea, while lake water (if clean) is okay? In this post, we’ll dive (pun intended) into what sets freshwater and saltwater apart, why the Earth has both types, how […]
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Science is under attack. Misinformation spreads faster than ever, research funding is increasingly politicized, and access to credible, open science is being restricted. Now more than ever, staying connected to real, evidence-based research is essential—not just for scientists, but for all of us. At This Week in Science, we are committed to making science accessible. […]
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In a move that has sparked widespread concern within the scientific community, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has begun screening active research projects for specific keywords that may indicate noncompliance with recent executive orders issued by President Donald Trump. According to an internal document reviewed by The Washington Post, NSF staff are combing through thousands […]
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Picture this: a fiery debate at a city council meeting. One side argues that electing a Republican mayor will drastically reduce crime with “tough on crime” policies, while the other insists that Democratic mayors promote equity in policing and justice. It’s a narrative we’ve all heard, plastered across headlines and campaign ads. But does the […]
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A Rippling Martian Lake Under a Warm, Breezy Sky It sounds like something out of science fiction, but NASA’s Curiosity rover just rewrote our understanding of Mars’ ancient climate. Buried within the dusty rocks of Gale Crater are tiny ripples—symmetrical wave ripples, to be precise—that could only have been carved by the gentle oscillations of […]
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Most of the recent decisions from the federal administration have impacted our health-focused colleagues. We’ll be digging in to see what the implications are for more of our STEM-focused brethren over the next few days. Here’s what’s coming up next week. Join the Science Adventure: The stakes for science have never been higher. In today’s […]
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Consider this: the Earth rumbles beneath your feet, cracks appear in the ground, and seismic waves race through the crust at speeds faster than sound. Sounds like a scene from a sci-fi movie, right? But this isn’t fiction—it’s the real-life story of the 2023 Türkiye earthquake, an event so powerful it reshaped our understanding of […]
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Imagine applying to college without knowing if you can even access the campus. For many disabled students, that’s the reality. Despite flashy websites boasting diversity stats, a crucial question goes unanswered: Will this school accommodate my needs? A recent study from Johns Hopkins University’s Disability Health Research Center (DHRC) reveals a startling truth: even the […]
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Imagine this: you’re on a massive naval ship, and the alarms blare—time to evacuate. Your heart races as you navigate narrow passageways and climb ladders, following a maze of corridors. Now picture doing all this while surrounded by hundreds of other people, each with unique abilities and training levels. Could the layout of the ship […]
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