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- ▸American chestnut once dominated Eastern woodlands before efforts to bring them back from brink of extinction. — NPR Science
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Genetic Revival of American Chestnut Trees
Environmental biologist Andrew Newhouse discussed efforts to genetically revive American chestnut trees from near extinction.
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Severe Weather Affects North America Over Labor Day
Severe weather threatened millions across North America during Labor Day weekend with storms and power outages.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Nearly 10 million people faced severe weather threats including torrential downpours and huge hail over Labor Day weekend. — NBC News
- ▸Massive hail and torrential rain caused chaos in Toronto with streets overwhelmed in matter of minutes. — BBC Science
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Strongest El Niño in Living Memory
World Meteorological Organization warns of historic super El Niño event approaching.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸World Meteorological Organization issued its most certain forecast ever with nearly 100% likelihood prediction. — Mother Jones
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Trump Removes Grey Wolf Protections
Trump administration signs order to strip endangered species protections from grey wolves.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Trump says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists warn it could derail recovery efforts. — BBC Science
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Protein Map for Profound Autism
Scientists map key protein interactions linked to profound autism, offering new drug targets.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Research published in Science journal illuminates a 'missing piece' in biological understanding of profound autism. — NPR Science