Emily Kwong
Stories
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The U.S. wants to mine the deep sea for rare minerals. Science shows what's at stake
Some countries, including the U.S., want to mine the seafloor for rare earth elements used in smartphones and electric cars. But other nations are concerned about the environmental impact.
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Understanding the Impact of Deep Sea Mining
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81 years later, the Battle of Guam still resonates there
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In 'Blessings and Disasters,' Alexis Okeowo honors their home state of Alabama
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Israel's war expansion draws fire from all sides
Israel says it will take control of Gaza City, where hundreds of thousands of people are sheltering
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Two years after wildfires, how is Lahaina rebuilding?
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'Essential Salt' podcast tells stories about life in Maine
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80 years after the Hiroshima bombing, how is nuclear war depicted in film?
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How the ocean's 'twilight zone' impacts climate change
The oceanic "twilight zone" lies deep, and teems with life. We look at how this mysterious zone affects climate change.
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This week in science: ocean spiders, baby planets and the odds of having a boy or a girl
The Short Wave team talks about spider origins, why the odds of having a girl or a boy aren't 50-50, and what the Orion constellation reveals about the life cycles of stars.