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James Palmer
James Palmer is an environmental and infrastructural reporter based in Houston, Texas. Since 2015, he has covered topics such as Hurricane Harvey (including a feature on some of the victims after they rebuilt their destroyed homes), the 2016 Green Party presidential nomination convention, Beto O'Rourke's senatorial bid in 2018 and other rallies leading up to the 2020 presidential election. Most frequently, he covers political polls discussing various hot-button issues such as religion, political policy and tax policy. In his spare time, James likes to play video games online, explore the city with friends and is learning leatherworking to make handbags as a hobby. Follow him on Twitter- @jMESSpalmer
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Scientists discover the birthplace of Martian meteorite ‘Black Beauty’
A team of researchers in Australia used a supercomputer-powered algorithm to trace a famous meteorite’s path from Mars more than 4 billion years ago to its resting place in northern Africa.
Marine life flourishes at pipeline off African coast
BP gave a team of researchers access to photos and video footage after industrial surveyors discovered that a pipeline off the coast of Africa had quickly attracted diverse marine life, as well as plastic and metal disposable containers at surprising depths.
Study suggests humans are predisposed to moral behavior from birth
A team of researchers from Osaka University in Japan used a gaze-tracking computer system to test preverbal infants' ability to recognize antisocial behavior, and their results suggest infants are instinctually driven to act against actions deemed negative and harmful without needing to be told.
New method of sparking chemical reactions could help cut emissions
A team of scientists in Australia discovered a way to suspend liquid platinum in gallium at room temperature, which could lead to a more ecologically friendly method of chemical processing in industrial manufacturing.
Americans show more support for Ukraine as conflict drags on
Survey respondents expressed overwhelming support for action against Russia and more aid to Ukraine as a growing minority of Republicans approve of the Biden administration’s efforts.
Antarctic sea ice melts to new record low
Sea ice levels in the Antarctic have reached a record low for the second time in the last five years, a phenomenon dissected by researchers in a new study.
Astronomers discover farthest-away known galaxy, dubbed HD1
At 13.5 billion light-years away, HD1 is among the farthest flung celestial bodies from Earth — which explains why it was so difficult to detect.
Millions Without Power as Winter Storm Wallops Texas
A mass of arctic air is besieging the state, bringing snow and freezing rain that has knocked power plants offline and frozen wind turbines.