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By Matthew Koss, Professor of Physics, College of the Holy CrossAugust 24, 2026

Energy transfer is the secret ingredient that makes iced tea a particularly refreshing drink on a hot day.

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Can you teach yourself to detect AI writing? Maybe

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How will this year’s record-breaking El Niño affect NZ and the world? 5 things to know

From global temperature records to drought risk in New Zealand, the developing climate pattern could have far-reaching consequences.

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Five Images, Six Decades: Capturing the Iconic “Earthrise” Photo

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Outside Magazine

How Much Exercise Balances the Health Risks of Sitting All Day?

Scientists are debating whether a daily workout is enough to protect your body from the metabolic damage of a desk job. The post How Much Exercise Balances the Health Risks of Sitting All Day? appeared first on Outside Online.

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Hyperallergic

Amid Trump’s Threats, a Potential Home for Smithsonian Latino Museum

The Smithsonian board will reportedly vote on housing the fledgling institution in the recently reopened Arts & Industries Building — a move that would allow it to bypass Congressional approval.

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