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California's Indomitable Snowman Talks Snowpack Tech in a Changing Climate
Frank Gehrke
Frank Gehrke spent much of his 31 years on skis and snowshoes, in remote corners of the Sierra Nevada, measuring California's "frozen reservoir." What does he think about California's water future?
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Rivers in the Sky: What You Need to Know About Atmospheric River Storms
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If you live on the West Coast, you may hear the term "atmospheric river" thrown around. These massive, fast-moving storm systems can transport more than 25 times as much moisture as flows through the mouth of the Mississippi River. As you're breaking out those rain slickers, boots and umbrellas, here’s what you need to know.
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Satellite Can Immediately Warn of Wildfire. But First the Shutdown Must End
Earth
A new generation of sharp-eyed satellites will help more than weather forecasters; they could be a breakthrough tool in managing wildfires.
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George, Reclusive Hawaiian Snail and Last of His Kind, Dies at 14
His death takes place amid a crisis for Hawaii's native snails, whose populations have been decimated by invasive species.
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New Software Can Spot Genetic Mutations Using Photos
Some people's faces, or even just a photo of them, hint at the genes they carry. According to a recent study, a new algorithm can predict not only whether they carry a genetic mutation, but which genes were mutated.
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An Engineering Wunderkind's Ocean Plastics Cleanup Device Hits a Setback
Golden Gate Bridge
The massive collector meant to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is struggling to capture plastic.
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UC Battles With Publishing Giant Over Free Public Access to Research
As the open access movement in scientific research gains ground, the University of California is trying to negotiate free public access to its own research with the publisher Elsevier.
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