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A fifth force of nature, the appeal of fitness challenges and the connection between drought and wildfires
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Aug 18, 2016
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A fifth force of nature, the appeal of fitness challenges and the connection between drought and wildfires

UCI physicists' theory that could change the way we study the universe, the effect fitness challenges have on participants, the connection between drought and fire.

SAN MARCOS, CA - MAY 15:  A firefighter hoses flames at the Cocos fire on May 15, 2014 in San Marcos, California. Fire agencies throughout the state are scrambling to prepare for what is expected to be a dangerous year of wildfires in this third year of extreme drought in California.   (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
SAN MARCOS, CA - MAY 15: A firefighter hoses flames at the Cocos fire on May 15, 2014 in San Marcos, California. Fire agencies throughout the state are scrambling to prepare for what is expected to be a dangerous year of wildfires in this third year of extreme drought in California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
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UCI physicists' theory that could change the way we study the universe, the social effect of fitness challenges, the connection between California's drought and wildfires.

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In recent years, conservative groups in California have tried - twice - to put a measure on the ballot that would require people to use facilities based on assigned sex at birth.
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Four laws of physics govern everything in our world: gravity, electromagnetism, strong and weak nuclear force. Now, physicists say there may be one more.
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Every eight days, a child dies of heatstroke in a vehicle. Now, GM has introduced a feature to help remind drivers there's someone in the back seat.
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The 22 push up challenge is part of a larger movement of nutrition and fitness challenges which have become popular as a way to tap into accountability through a group.
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On this week's State of Affairs, a drug price transparency bill stalls, a cap-and-trade extension falters, and a challenge to CA's new gun laws.
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Before the champagne showers, Steve Aoki had long been building his own empire. A new documentary reveals how he stepped out from his famous father's shadow.
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