In many parts of the U.S., the spring and summer are the rainiest times of the year, but in other areas, the rainy days are pretty evenly spread out — or even occur more frequently during winter.
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Severe weather is increasing in many parts of the world, largely due to warming temperatures. But new technology out of Mexico may help keep pace by predicting these storms far in advance.
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AI could hinder learning by providing answers — and not always the correct ones — without a student actually learning how to reach correct answers. Unregulated, it offers a wealth of opportunities for plagiarism, again getting in the way of learning and the formation of original thoughts.
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The so-called “underwater hotels” were placed in 2018 and recently retrieved, showing that these coral reef monitoring devices had found several marine species never discovered before.
Correct answer: Guam
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Backup batteries come with major upsides — including resilience during storms and outages as well as potential energy savings — but they also come with costs and therefore a big decision for homeowners considering buying them outright.
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The tiny nation of Vatican City recently became the latest country to generate essentially all of its power from renewable sources, joining a list that includes Iceland, Paraguay, Ethiopia, Albania, and Nepal.
Correct answer: Brunei
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The Eastern black rhino was born this fall, marking a major win for a species, with an estimated fewer than 600 individuals left in the wild.
Correct answer: A rhino
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Delivery robots of all kinds are becoming more prominent across the U.S. — in some areas, it’s even possible to see food delivered via drone.
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Extreme weather has made power outages more common across the U.S., so it’s a good idea to have an emergency kit ready. Even if you just gather some basics, it can make a huge difference.
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It’s impossible to know how many jobs robots will be capable of doing in the future, but some jobs will need to be done by humans. As robots take on more tasks, new jobs will emerge to meet the need for maintenance and oversight.
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