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China Surges Ahead in Global Science as US Retreats from Research

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According to the latest Nature Index results, Harvard University is now the only American institution left in the top ten list of research organizations by contributions to leading scientific journals. It sits in second place, but far behind the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), which has pulled ahead by a … [continued]

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What’s going on in Wasaga Beach? Profit, piping plovers and an Ontario town’s complicated future

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What’s going on in Wasaga Beach? Profit, piping plovers and an Ontario town’s complicated future

By Fatima Syed, The Narwhal

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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From Towers To Turbines: The Most Fascinating Mass Timber Projects Worldwide

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Mass timber has moved far beyond the novelty stage. Cross laminated timber and glulam started to gain attention a decade ago as materials that could replace concrete and steel in mid-rise buildings. Since then the technology has advanced, codes have adapted, and architects and engineers have pushed the limits of … [continued]

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