Research Preview: Science Magazine – July 26, 2024

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Science Magazine – July 18, 2024: The new issue features smoke from wildfires burning in Canada enveloped New York City, New York, in June of 2023, shown here in a photo of the Chrysler Building on 7 June.

U.S. back in the race to forge unknown elements

Atoms of element 116 show path to create element 120 and extend the periodic table

Fully built water-hunting Moon rover killed by NASA

VIPER cancellation shocks planetary scientists and puts commercial lunar delivery program on edge

Can scientists help corals by killing starfish?

Culling crown-of-thorns boosted coral cover on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Burned-up satellites are tainting the atmosphere

As private fleets grow, so do concerns about ozone-destroying effects of metal particles

The Economist Magazine – July 27, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (July 25, 2024): The latest issue features ‘Can She Win?’ – Joe Biden’s vice-president has an extraordinary opportunity. But she also has a mountain to climb

Can Kamala Harris win?

Joe Biden’s vice-president has an extraordinary opportunity. But she also has a mountain to climb

A global gold rush is changing sport

Fans may be cooling on the Olympics, but elsewhere technology is transforming how sport is watched

Don’t stop the buck

MAGA Republicans are wrong to seek a cheaper dollar

It is hard to cast America as a victim of the global financial system

The New York Times — Thursday, July 25, 2024

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Netanyahu Delivers a Forceful Defense of Israel to Applause in Congress

The speech by Israel’s leader was charged with symbolism, as the war in Gaza has divided lawmakers. He portrayed the conflict as a proxy fight with Iran that must be won at all costs and condemned protesters.

How Kamala Harris Took Command of the Democratic Party in 48 Hours

She worked the phones. Her team worked the delegates. When it was over, she had quickly locked down the nomination in a “well-orchestrated cascade,” as one party leader put it.

A City of Light and Shadows Is Redrawn for the Olympics

The Games will usher visitors through France’s history, with events at the Grand Palais and Versailles. But, as host, Paris is also becoming a new city.

Biden Says It Is Time to Step Aside for a Fresh, Younger Voice

In an Oval Office address, President Biden praised Vice President Kamala Harris and said “it’s been the privilege of my life to serve this nation for over 50 years.”