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Global evidence links rise in extreme precipitation to human-driven climate change
Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels for transportation and electricity, have worsened the intensity of extreme rainfall and snowfall over land in recent decades

Global evidence links rise in extreme precipitation to human-driven climate change
Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels for transportation and electricity, have worsened the intensity of extreme rainfall and snowfall over land in recent decades, not just in a few areas but on a global scale, new research shows.

The behind-the-scenes people and organizations connecting science and decision-making
Sometimes individuals or organizations naturally broker information between scientists and policymakers, even though it may not be a stated part of their job.

Does outer space end – or go on forever?
These are questions scientists don’t have definite answers to yet. Many think it’s likely you would just keep passing galaxies in every direction, forever. In that case, the universe would be infinite, with no end.

Solar technologies can speed up vaccine rollout in Africa. Here's how
Keeping vaccines seamlessly refrigerated is an especially daunting challenge where electricity is unavailable or unreliable