75% of Americans say 2020 election interference is likely from Russia or other governments
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Perfectly preserved fossils of ancient sea critters found buried in volcanic ash
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How Americans’ views of global threats have changed since 2020
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Federal funding for major science agencies is at a 25-year low
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Foreign interference could affect municipal elections, too. Here are 2 ways to reduce it
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Should generative AI programs credit their sources? Many US adults say yes
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