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Why is There a Global Chip Shortage?
The pandemic made computer chip supply chain issues even worse.
Why is There a Global Chip Shortage?

What will the James Webb Space Telescope do?
This telescope could revolutionize our understanding of the universe.
What will the James Webb Space Telescope do?

Meet the Marvelous Christmas Tree Worm
This festive-sounding relative to earthworms might help protect coral reefs.
Meet the Marvelous Christmas Tree Worm

Where Did the Cannabis Plant Come From?
What cannabis DNA can reveal about the plant’s evolution.
Where Did the Cannabis Plant Come From?

The Link Between High-Potency Cannabis Use and Psychosis
As cannabis becomes more mainstream, use may come with a mental health risk.
The Link Between High-Potency Cannabis Use and Psychosis

Could a "Dune" Sandworm Exist in Real Life?
There are ecological and evolutionary limits to consider.
Could a "Dune" Sandworm Exist in Real Life?

How Long Does Covid-19 Immunity Last?
How your immune system is primed may impact your long-term immunity.
How Long Does Covid-19 Immunity Last?

Georgia’s First Black-Owned Hemp Farm
The legal definition of hemp is a cannabis plant that has no more than 0.3% of THC.
Georgia’s First Black-Owned Hemp Farm

NOVA Universe Revealed Series Teaser
Take a ringside seat as NOVA captures moments of high drama when the cosmos changed.
NOVA Universe Revealed Series Teaser

How Does a Brain on THC Compare to a Brain on CBD?
Scientists are working to understand the true effects of cannabis on the brain.
How Does a Brain on THC Compare to a Brain on CBD?

Can this Cuttlefish Pass an Intelligence Test?
Witness a hungry cuttlefish take part in an oddly adorable, psychological test.
Can this Cuttlefish Pass an Intelligence Test?

Lights Flashed in the Sky During Mexico's Latest Earthquake
On September 7, 2021, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake rocked southwest Mexico.
Lights Flashed in the Sky During Mexico's Latest Earthquake

Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes to Reduce their Numbers
Mosquitoes can be annoying, but how far would we go to stop them?
Genetically Modifying Mosquitoes to Reduce their Numbers

How Wildfires and Ozone Led to Terrible Air Quality
Here’s how poor air quality can lead to serious health effects.
How Wildfires and Ozone Led to Terrible Air Quality

What will it take to get out of this pandemic?
COVID-19 infection continues to spread rapidly across most of the world.
What will it take to get out of this pandemic?

How COVID-19 and Climate Change Affect Breathing
COVID insidiously impacts a man's lungs — giving him reasons to appreciate each breath.
How COVID-19 and Climate Change Affect Breathing

Using Technology to Cope With Drought
The U.S. is experiencing increasingly worse drought conditions.
Using Technology to Cope With Drought

Preparing for the Pacific Northwest's Next Major Earthquake
The Pacific Northwest is due for a major earthquake.
Preparing for the Pacific Northwest's Next Major Earthquake

How California's Droughts Lead to Other Disasters
Wildfires, heat waves, flooding, and water shortages are on the rise.
How California's Droughts Lead to Other Disasters

Fact or CAP? How to Deal With Clickbait
Watch out for clickbait that’s designed to spread misinformation.
Fact or CAP? How to Deal With Clickbait

Can Humans Deflect an Asteroid?
Asteroid impacts on Earth don't happen very often—but they do happen.