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Catastrophic weather events like hurricanes and wildfires can completely upend research. How do resilient researchers get back on track?

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Researchers Assess Setbacks After Hurricane Fiona

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Flooding and Storms Wreak Havoc for Australian Scientists

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Louisiana Scientists Are Still Reeling from Ida

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Researchers in Ida’s Destructive Path Brace for Disruptions

Thousands of Sea Turtles Immobilized by Brutal Texas Winter Storm

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Campuses, Labs Close in Advance of Hurricane Laura

Science in Puerto Rico Still Recovering After Hurricane Maria

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2018 Was the Fourth-Hottest Year on Record

Rapid DNA Analysis Steps In to Identify Remains of Wildfire Victims

Research Building Burns Down in Woolsey Fire

College Campuses Close as Wildfires Ravage California

After the Storm: A Live Look at the Duke Marine Lab

Marine Labs in the Southeast Prepare for Hurricane Florence

2017’s Science News in Review

Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Damage May Mean Drug Shortages

University of Puerto Rico Closed After Hurricane Maria

After Harvey, Mosquito Control Ramps Up

Irma Leaves Scientists Cut Off from Labs

Optimism for Key Deer After Hurricane Irma

Research Labs Evacuate Ahead of Irma

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Fragments of Lyme Disease Bacteria Linked to Liver Dysfunction

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How Cysteine Depletion Drives Cells to Burn Fat 

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