‘Flying’ Joro Spiders Are No Big Deal, and Starlink Satellites Are Not So Great for The Ozone Layer

This week’s news roundup features spiders, space and the Supreme
Court. “Flying” Joro spiders are making headlines, but are they
really taking over the East Coast? Extreme heat leads Greece to
close the Acropolis and worry about what the rest of the summer
will bring. Levels of ozone-depleting hydrochlorofluorocarbons are
on the decline. Plus, satellite reentry releases ozone-damaging
aluminum oxide, and access to medication abortion is
preserved.  Recommended viewing: The Ozone Hole Showed Humans
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