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Environment|Science

Surprise blast of rock, water and steam in Yellowstone sends dozens running for safety

A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park has shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt an estimated 100 feet into the sky and sent people running for safety

Surprise blast of rock, water and steam in Yellowstone sends dozens running for safety
Science|Technology

OpenAI assigns new project to AI safety leader Madry in revamp

OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman said on Tuesday the ChatGPT maker's AI safety leader Aleksander Madry was working on a new research project, as the startup rejigs the preparedness team.

OpenAI assigns new project to AI safety leader Madry in revamp
Environment|Europe|Science

Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says

The European climate service Copernicus says Earth sizzled to the hottest day ever measured last Sunday

Last Sunday was Earth's hottest day in all recorded history, European climate agency says
Environment|Science|World

The planet saw its hottest day on record

The planet saw its hottest day on record

The planet saw its hottest day on record
Environment|Europe|Science

Bigger and fitter, rescued loggerhead turtles set free on beach in Spain

To the delight of curious beachgoers, marine biologists released dozens of young loggerhead sea turtles into the wild near Marbella in southern Spain on

Bigger and fitter, rescued loggerhead turtles set free on beach in Spain
Environment|Science

Sharks in Brazil test positive for cocaine, say scientists

Sharks in Brazil test positive for cocaine, say scientists

Sharks in Brazil test positive for cocaine, say scientists
Environment|Science|World

Ecuador's navy ready to combat illegal fishing around the Galapagos Islands

Ecuador's navy is ready to protect the seas around the Galapagos Islands from illegal fishing by foreign ships whose annual visits threaten

Ecuador's navy ready to combat illegal fishing around the Galapagos Islands
Health|Science

Merck's RSV shot helps protect infants in mid-to-late stage study

Merck's antibody-based shot met the main goal of a mid-to-late stage trial, when tested to protect infants against a disease caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (

Merck's RSV shot helps protect infants in mid-to-late stage study
Education|Science|Technology

Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress in this emerging field − now is the time to improve

Universities and colleges nationwide are beginning to investigate quantum education to develop a workforce ready for quantum technology.

Unequal access to quantum information education may limit progress in this emerging field − now is the time to improve
Health|Science|Sports

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome

Athletes have different gut microbiomes compared with the general population. Some of these microbes are thought to improve endurance and recovery by optimizing the cell’s powerhouses.

Athletes looking for a competitive edge may find it within their gut microbiome
Environment|Science

Seafloor sediment reveals previously unknown volcanic eruption 520,000 years ago in south Aegean Sea

A newly discovered half-million-year-old layer of volcanic sediment beneath the Aegean Sea rewrites what scientists know about this area’s volcanic history – and potential future hazards.

Seafloor sediment reveals previously unknown volcanic eruption 520,000 years ago in south Aegean Sea
Food|Science

Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee

Even unstimulating coffee has stimulating chemistry.

Retaining flavor while removing caffeine − a chemist explains the chemistry behind decaf coffee
Health|Science

A simple tool may be able to predict your risk for both dementia and depression, study finds

A simple tool may be able to predict your risk for both dementia and depression, study finds

A simple tool may be able to predict your risk for both dementia and depression, study finds
Environment|Europe|News|Science

World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says

Sunday, July 21 was the hottest day ever recorded, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service, which has tracked such

World recorded hottest day on July 21, monitor says
Political|Science|Technology|World

Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China

A new Pentagon strategy says the U.S. must invest more to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to keep pace with China and Russia who are increasingly operating there, including in joint military exercises

Pentagon Arctic report calls for more investment in sensors, equipment to keep up with Russia, China
Science|Technology

AI industry is influencing the world. Mozilla adviser Abeba Birhane is challenging its core values

“Scaling up” is a catchphrase in the artificial intelligence industry as tech companies rush to improve their AI systems with ever-bigger sets of internet data

AI industry is influencing the world. Mozilla adviser Abeba Birhane is challenging its core values
Environment|Science

Scientists discover ‘dark’ oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below the ocean surface

Scientists discover ‘dark’ oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below the ocean surface

Scientists discover ‘dark’ oxygen being produced more than 13,000 feet below the ocean surface
Health|Science

Serious maternal complications linked with use of marijuana before and early in pregnancy, study says

Serious maternal complications linked with use of marijuana before and early in pregnancy, study says

Serious maternal complications linked with use of marijuana before and early in pregnancy, study says
Environment|Science

Bugs thrive in urban Los Angeles – volunteers’ traps reveal biodiversity hot spots for city insects and spiders

City life can mean lots of pavement and habitat loss. But many bug species are hanging on, especially in neighborhoods with steady temperatures near the mountains.

Bugs thrive in urban Los Angeles – volunteers’ traps reveal biodiversity hot spots for city insects and spiders
Economy|Environment|Science

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency is awarding $4.3 billion in grants to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution

EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
Americas|Economy|Health|Science|World

Brazil rules out three potential new cases of Newcastle disease in poultry

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry said on Sunday it has ruled out three potential new cases of Newcastle disease in poultry after testing additional samples taken from animals in the

Brazil rules out three potential new cases of Newcastle disease in poultry
Americas|Environment|News|Science|World

US West prepares for more days of record-breaking heat

The western part of the United States is sweating through another round of record-breaking heat as a wave is forecast to produce triple-digit temperatures in cities from

US West prepares for more days of record-breaking heat
Health|Science

Pig transplant research yields a surprise: Bacon safe for some people allergic to red meat

Some people develop a weird allergy to red meat after being bitten by a lone star tick yet find they can still eat pork from a surprising source - certain pigs originally bred for human organ transplants

Pig transplant research yields a surprise: Bacon safe for some people allergic to red meat
Health|Science

Meet some of the world's cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans

Some of the world's cleanest pigs are being raised in the Virginia mountains to supply kidneys and hearts for animal-to-human organ transplants

Meet some of the world's cleanest pigs, raised to grow kidneys and hearts for humans
Science|Technology

Embraer's Eve rolls out flying taxi prototype, cash needs covered until 2027

Electric aircraft maker Eve has showcased for the first time the full-scale prototype of its "flying taxi," achieving a milestone as the company

Embraer's Eve rolls out flying taxi prototype, cash needs covered until 2027

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