The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine had been under pressure from Republican leaders, including President Trump.

Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.

Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.

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An eminent fossil hunter takes the reins at the National Academy of Sciences in a turbulent moment for American researchers.