In US: The slow way across America
By foot or by bike, a small corps of travelers cross America on a slow route of self-discovery.
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Author: Doug Struck
In West: The drought threatens ranchers
The drought gripping much of the West and Midwest is prompting small ranchers to ponder getting rid of the herds raised through generations.
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In Ill: A town retreats from the water
Valmeyer, Illinois, fled from the raging Mississippi River. As waters rise with climate change, more towns will follow.
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The great mummy coverup
The Black Lives Matter movement has fueled debate about the cultural propriety of exhibiting mummies.
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Forecasting the Climate
A group of scientists with an international flavor are starting from scratch to build a new model they hope will put a percentage of certainty into climate forecasts.
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Pandemic sidelines mummy care
While the pandemic shut many people into their homes, it has closed the door on restoration work of mummies. Conservators are anxious to return to work, but many wonder if they will return.
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