What made the rain in Hurricane Harvey so extreme?
Even compared to other tropical cyclones, the rain from Harvey has been very hard, and gone for a very long time.
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How noncompete clauses clash with US labor laws
These contracts may make sense for CEOs and other top executives who possess trade secrets but seem nonsensical when they are applied to low-wage workers.
Are you lonesome tonight? Why we, like Elvis, turn to food for comfort
Research has shown that some individuals are more susceptible than others to the habit-forming behavior of overeating high-fat, high-sugar foods.
To restore our soils, feed the microbes
New research suggests that by fostering an efficient and active soil microbiome, we can accelerate soil regeneration far beyond typical rates seen in nature.
What's the deal with the debt ceiling? 5 questions answered
Just like the rest of us, governments must borrow when they spend more money than they receive.
Human noise pollution is disrupting parks and wild places
A recent study found human-caused noise in protected areas doubled sound energy in many U.S. protected areas, and that noise was encroaching into the furthest reaches of remote areas.
Climate change is shrinking the Colorado River
One third of the flow decline over the past two decades was likely due to higher temperatures in the Colorado River's Upper Basin.