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Should we be harnessing the ocean to power our homes?

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Engineers in the U.S. and elsewhere are finding innovative ways to harness the power of waves in order to create clean, cheap electricity — but with the technology in such early stages compared to other methods, some people have reservations about whether the juice is worth the squeeze.

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Experts recently caught what rare fish species on camera for the first time in the Caribbean?

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Thanks to deep-sea cameras, researchers were able to record live footage of the roughskin dogfish — an elusive species — for the first time in the central Caribbean Sea (to their knowledge). These sharks are typically only found dead as accidental captures during fishing expeditions.

  • Correct answer: Roughskin dogfish

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Do you take steps to conserve water at home?

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Water is often something we take for granted, but as temperatures continue to increase and droughts impact more people, conserving water becomes more urgent. Plus, there are simple ways to conserve water that will save you money on your bills.

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Do you feel safe drinking the tap water where you live?

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Around 26% of the world’s population lacks access to clean drinking water. In America, that percentage is much smaller, but many people still struggle to get consistently safe water from their faucets — not to mention concerns about PFAS, microplastics, and other substances.

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Should we be digging miles beneath Earth’s surface?

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The discovery of geothermal energy sources deep beneath Earth’s surface is raising the potential for all kinds of clean power sources — but some people have concerns about digging so deep underground.

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Do you think the U.S. should tax goods from China?

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The U.S. currently taxes a wide range of goods from China — including some cars and car parts. Now, with a new administration promising to increase tariffs again, consumers are considering what the effects could be.

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Would you swallow a robot pill to improve your health?

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Rising temperatures and pollution have been linked to a number of serious health risks. Being able to get a clearer view inside our bodies with innovative tech like this could go a long way in treating and preventing those health risks.

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Should we bury dangerous air pollution deep within the ocean?

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Scientists have discovered yet another surprising way we can store some of our planet’s air pollution in a place where it can’t harm us. That said, some are wary of solutions that don’t address the root problem itself.

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Would you live in a house made of beer waste?

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Scientists, architects, and development companies are finding all kinds of new ways to create building materials out of waste products that would otherwise go unused — but would you want to live in a house made of them yourself?

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