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Finding Devoted Sports Fans in the Coldest Place on Earth

An innocent question from a friend inspired one reporter to seek out sports buffs in a remote and chilly place: Antarctica.

By Tania Ganguli

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Buffalo Bills Fans Have It Tough, Especially in Antarctica

Research scientists in remote locations need to get creative in order to follow their favorite teams, even when they don’t like the outcomes.

By Tania Ganguli

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How Astronomers Are Saving Astronomy From Satellites — For Now

Even the most powerful telescopes are in peril as orbits above Earth fill with thousands of new satellites. But scientists aren’t ready to give up the night sky.

By Lyndie Chiou

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Bay Area Is the Best Place for A.I. Jobs, Report Says

Brookings Institution researchers found that San Francisco and San Jose, Calif., dominate job listings for generative A.I. work, potentially solidifying their control of the tech industry.

By Steve Lohr