Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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Health|Science

Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows

Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows

November 07, 2024
Bird flu infections in dairy workers went undetected, new study shows
Environment|Health|Science|US

Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility

Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility

November 07, 2024
Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility
Environment|Health|Science|World

CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections

Federal health officials are calling for more testing and treatment of workers on farms with bird flu

November 07, 2024
CDC calls for expanded testing for bird flu after blood tests reveal more farmworker infections
Economy|Health|Science|US

US expands bird flu testing after finding symptom-free infections in people

Farm workers who have been exposed to animals with bird flu should be tested for the virus even if they do not have symptoms, the U.S.

November 07, 2024
US expands bird flu testing after finding symptom-free infections in people
Environment|Science

Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars

A new study says private jet carbon pollution soared 46% from 2019 to 2023

November 07, 2024
Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars
Science|Technology

Chinese rover helps find evidence of ancient Martian shoreline

With the assistance of China's Zhurong rover, scientists have gathered fresh evidence that Mars was home to an ocean billions of years ago - a far cry from the

November 07, 2024
Chinese rover helps find evidence of ancient Martian shoreline
Science|World

New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for centuries

November 07, 2024
New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii
Arts|Europe|Science|Technology

Researchers are learning more about ‘Zosia,’ the 17th century ‘vampire’ buried with a blade over her neck

Researchers are learning more about ‘Zosia,’ the 17th century ‘vampire’ buried with a blade over her neck

November 07, 2024
Researchers are learning more about ‘Zosia,’ the 17th century ‘vampire’ buried with a blade over her neck
Environment|Science

Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate

Clouds affect Earth’s weather and climate in many ways. New research suggests that the presence of microplastic particles could alter these processes.

November 07, 2024
Microplastics promote cloud formation, with likely effects on weather and climate
Environment|Science|World

Snowcap on Japan's Mt Fuji this year is latest spotted in 130 years

Japan's revered Mount Fuji finally regained an iconic snowcap on Thursday, setting a record for the slowest snowfall in 130 years, the

November 07, 2024
Snowcap on Japan's Mt Fuji this year is latest spotted in 130 years
Environment|Science|Technology|World

A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup

A robot that has spent months inside the ruins of a nuclear reactor at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi plant delivered a tiny sample of melted nuclear fuel, in what plant officials said was a step toward beginning the cleanup of hundreds of tons of melted fuel debris

November 07, 2024
A tiny grain of nuclear fuel is pulled from ruined Japanese nuclear plant, in a step toward cleanup
Health|Science

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

November 07, 2024
Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Ash cloud hangs over Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki after eight eruptions

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted eight times on Thursday, spewing a plume of volcanic ash up to 8,000 m (26,250 ft) high, officials said, as the government scrambled to

November 07, 2024
Ash cloud hangs over Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki after eight eruptions
Asia|Science|World

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for the second time in a week

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has erupted again, spewing a column of hot clouds from its peak three days after a midnight eruption killed nine people and injured dozens of others

November 07, 2024
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for the second time in a week
Environment|Europe|Science|World

European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record — again

It's now virtually certain 2024 will be the hottest year on record, and the first with over 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming above the pre-industrial average, according to the European climate agency Copernicus

November 07, 2024
European climate agency says this will likely be the hottest year on record — again
Environment|Europe|Science|World

2024 will be world's hottest year on record, EU scientists say

This year is "virtually certain" to eclipse 2023 as the world's warmest since records began, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change

November 07, 2024
2024 will be world's hottest year on record, EU scientists say
Environment|Science

2024 will be the first year on record to smash a warming limit scientists warned about

2024 will be the first year on record to smash a warming limit scientists warned about

November 07, 2024
2024 will be the first year on record to smash a warming limit scientists warned about
Environment|Science|World

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year

According to official monitoring, Amazon rainforest loss in Brazil dropped by one-third compared to the previous year, according to official monitoring

November 06, 2024
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to previous year
Business|Health|Science|World

Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns

Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns

November 06, 2024
Compounded semaglutide associated with at least 10 deaths, Novo Nordisk CEO warns
Americas|Environment|Science|US|World

Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power grid and heads into the Gulf on a much different path

Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power grid and heads into the Gulf on a much different path

November 06, 2024
Hurricane Rafael knocks out Cuba’s power grid and heads into the Gulf on a much different path
Australia|Environment|Science|Travel

Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home

November 06, 2024
Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home
Science|Videos|World

New baby pygmy hippo becomes latest viral sensation

The birth of Haggis, an endangered pygmy hippo, at the Edinburgh Zoo has captured the hearts of animal lovers and become the latest viral sensation. CNN's Jeremy Roth reports.

November 06, 2024
New baby pygmy hippo becomes latest viral sensation
Environment|Science

Endangered pygmy hippo born in Scottish zoo

Endangered pygmy hippo born in Scottish zoo

November 06, 2024
Endangered pygmy hippo born in Scottish zoo
Health|Lifestyle|Science|World

Respiratory therapists create disposable hijabs for Muslim health care workers

Respiratory therapists create disposable hijabs for Muslim health care workers

November 05, 2024
Respiratory therapists create disposable hijabs for Muslim health care workers
Arts|Science

World’s oldest writing system may have its origins in mysterious, undeciphered symbols

World’s oldest writing system may have its origins in mysterious, undeciphered symbols

November 05, 2024
World’s oldest writing system may have its origins in mysterious, undeciphered symbols
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Chile's Codelco seeks permit for $650 million Andina water project

Chile's state copper giant Codelco has applied for an environmental permit for a $650 million project to make water use in its Andina mine more sustainable, the company said on

November 05, 2024
Chile's Codelco seeks permit for $650 million Andina water project
Science|Technology|US

US startup Axiom Space explores using Indian rockets for space mission

U.S.-based startup Axiom Space is exploring using Indian launch vehicles to support its international space station mission, a senior executive said on

November 05, 2024
US startup Axiom Space explores using Indian rockets for space mission
Business|Environment|Science|Technology|US

US green power demand expected to grow regardless of election outcome

Demand for green power in the United States will grow regardless of who is the country's next president, major players in the wind

November 05, 2024
US green power demand expected to grow regardless of election outcome
Asia|Science|Technology|World

World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space

The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and

November 05, 2024
World's first wooden satellite, developed in Japan, heads to space
Science|Technology

Russia launches Soyuz rocket with dozens of satellites, including two from Iran

Russia launched a Soyuz rocket early on Tuesday carrying two satellites designed to monitor the space weather around Earth and 53 small satellites, including two Iranian ones, Russia's

November 05, 2024
Russia launches Soyuz rocket with dozens of satellites, including two from Iran
News|Science

Unregulated smoke compounds more dangerous than cancer-causing chemical

LOS ANGELES — New research suggests several chemicals released during fires may pose a greater cancer risk than previously recognized, according to a study led by a Los Angeles County firefighter-turned-scientist. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that six polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) showed stronger potential for cancer-causing DNA damage than the only PAH, benzo[a]pyrene (B[a]P), currently classified as a known human carcinogen. Derek Urwin, a UCLA adjunct professor of chemistry and full-time L.A. County Fire Department firefighter, collaborated with UCLA researchers to examine how these chemicals interact with DNA sequences commonly linked

November 04, 2024
Unregulated smoke compounds more dangerous than cancer-causing chemical
Health|Science

'Media multitasking' might be fueling long-term forgetfulness and attention lapses

ADHD Advisor used scientific, peer-reviewed research studies to investigate the impacts of media multitasking on attention and memory.

November 04, 2024
'Media multitasking' might be fueling long-term forgetfulness and attention lapses
Political|Science|Technology

In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders

A small facility in Cyprus is hosting senior government officials from as far as Algeria, Iraq and Georgia for training by top U.S. experts to prevent the kinds of materials used to build weapons of mass destruction from crossing their borders

November 04, 2024
In Cyprus, officials from Algeria to Iraq train to keep WMD from crossing their borders
Environment|Science

Canada proposes sharp cut in oil and gas sector emissions by 2030

The Canadian government released draft regulations on Monday that would cap emissions of greenhouse gases from the oil and gas sector at 35% below 2019

November 04, 2024
Canada proposes sharp cut in oil and gas sector emissions by 2030
Arts|Environment|Political|Science

Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds

The Svalbard Global Seed Vault has a practical mission – protecting seeds as a backup for seed banks around the world – but inspires strong cultural, political and artistic reactions.

November 04, 2024
Svalbard Global Seed Vault evokes epic imagery and controversy because of the symbolic value of seeds
Health|Science

Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says

Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says

November 04, 2024
Sugar in the first 1,000 days after conception linked to health issues later in life, study says
Science|Technology

How to spot a fireball from the first branch of the Taurid meteor showers

How to spot a fireball from the first branch of the Taurid meteor showers

November 04, 2024
How to spot a fireball from the first branch of the Taurid meteor showers
Asia|Environment|Health|Science|World

Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city

Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city

November 04, 2024
Pakistan province calls for ‘climate diplomacy’ with India as record smog chokes major city
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Russia to launch two Iranian satellites on Nov. 5, Tehran's Moscow envoy says

Russia will launch two Iranian satellites into orbit using a Soyuz launcher on Tuesday, Iran's ambassador to Moscow said on Monday, as the two U.S.-sanctioned countries deepen their

November 04, 2024
Russia to launch two Iranian satellites on Nov. 5, Tehran's Moscow envoy says
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space

Three Chinese astronauts have returned to Earth after a six-month stay on China’s Tiangong space station

November 04, 2024
China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space
Health|Opinion|Science

RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says

RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says

November 03, 2024
RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says
Environment|Lifestyle|Science|US

Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

Conservationists and a Native American advocacy group are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources

November 03, 2024
Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says
Health|Science

How disease detectives’ quick work traced deadly E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

How disease detectives’ quick work traced deadly E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders

November 02, 2024
How disease detectives’ quick work traced deadly E. coli outbreak to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Asia|Science|Technology|World

A robot retrieves the first melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor

A remote-controlled robot has safely returned with a tiny piece of melted fuel it collected from inside one of three damaged reactors at the tsunami-hit Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant for the first time since the 2011 meltdown

November 02, 2024
A robot retrieves the first melted fuel from Fukushima nuclear reactor
Science|World

Lost Maya city discovered in Mexico

Lost Maya city discovered in Mexico

November 02, 2024
Lost Maya city discovered in Mexico
Arts|Environment|Science

Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214

The deadliest flash floods in Spain's modern history have killed at least 214 people and dozens were still unaccounted for, four days

November 02, 2024
Spain mounts biggest peacetime disaster recovery operation as death toll reaches 214
Australia|Environment|Science|World

World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia

A 5.48 metre (18 ft) Australian crocodile that held the world record as the largest crocodile in captivity has died, a wildlife sanctuary said on Saturday.

November 02, 2024
World's largest captive crocodile Cassius dies in Australia
Environment|Science|World

At U.N. summit, historic agreement to give Indigenous groups voice on nature conservation decisions

After two weeks of negotiations, delegates agreed at the United Nations conference on biodiversity to establish a subsidiary body that will include Indigenous peoples in future decisions on nature conservation

November 02, 2024
At U.N. summit, historic agreement to give Indigenous groups voice on nature conservation decisions
Environment|Science|World

Negotiations stall over some crucial issues on final day of UN biodiversity summit in Colombia

At the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia, negotiators struggle to find common ground on key issues, such as how to finance protections for 30% of the Earth's wild species by 2023 and how to make payments for nature’s genetic data

November 01, 2024
Negotiations stall over some crucial issues on final day of UN biodiversity summit in Colombia
Environment|Science

A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed

A makeshift aquarium built beneath a leaky New York City fire hydrant has been revived

November 01, 2024
A makeshift goldfish pond beneath a leaky Brooklyn fire hydrant is reborn in a tree bed
Science|Technology

Record-breaking prime number containing more than 41 million digits found by former Nvidia programmer

Record-breaking prime number containing more than 41 million digits found by former Nvidia programmer

November 01, 2024
Record-breaking prime number containing more than 41 million digits found by former Nvidia programmer
Health|Science|Sports

Maine high school football player pledges to donate brain to science to help improve game safety

Maine high school football player pledges to donate brain to science to help improve game safety

November 01, 2024
Maine high school football player pledges to donate brain to science to help improve game safety
Arts|Science

Those typing monkeys will never produce Shakespeare’s works, mathematicians say

Those typing monkeys will never produce Shakespeare’s works, mathematicians say

November 01, 2024
Those typing monkeys will never produce Shakespeare’s works, mathematicians say
Science|Technology

Aging spacecraft starts up a radio transmitter it hasn’t used since 1981 from 15 billion miles away

Aging spacecraft starts up a radio transmitter it hasn’t used since 1981 from 15 billion miles away

November 01, 2024
Aging spacecraft starts up a radio transmitter it hasn’t used since 1981 from 15 billion miles away
Environment|Science|World

Increased bear activity expected after Hurricane Helene, officials warn

Increased bear activity expected after Hurricane Helene, officials warn

November 01, 2024
Increased bear activity expected after Hurricane Helene, officials warn
Science|Technology|World

Israel plans to use lasers to shoot down incoming missiles

Israel plans to use lasers to shoot down incoming missiles

November 01, 2024
Israel plans to use lasers to shoot down incoming missiles
Opinion|Science

Monkeys know who will win the election – primal instincts humans share with them shape voters’ choices

Every human brain still holds primitive instincts that we share with our monkey ancestors. Is that part of your brain in charge when you cast your ballot?

November 01, 2024
Monkeys know who will win the election – primal instincts humans share with them shape voters’ choices
Health|Science|Technology

At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds

At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds

November 01, 2024
At-home brain stimulation relieves symptoms of depression, study finds
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Early action can mitigate flood destruction, UN climate agency says

Effective flood warning systems could help to avoid the level of destruction that has occurred in the Valencia region of Spain this week, the World Meteorological Organization said

November 01, 2024
Early action can mitigate flood destruction, UN climate agency says
Asia|Science|Technology

Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama

Top Chinese research institutions linked to the People's Liberation Army have used Meta's publicly available Llama model to develop an AI tool for potential

November 01, 2024
Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta's Llama
Science|Travel|World

Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next week

Prince William’s roadshow for environmental innovation will arrive in South Africa next week as the heir to the British throne announces the winners of his annual Earthshot Prize, aimed at finding new ways to combat climate change and other threats to the planet’s air, water and wildlife

October 31, 2024
Prince of Wales' environmental roadshow to arrive in Africa next week
Health|Science|US

Oregon identifies 3 human cases of bird flu in farm workers from Washington state

Bird flu has infected three more people from Washington state after they were exposed to poultry that tested positive for the virus, according to health authorities

October 31, 2024
Oregon identifies 3 human cases of bird flu in farm workers from Washington state
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

World may be merely scratching the surface on the scope of climate-changing methane emissions

The amount of the powerful climate-changing gas methane spilling out of oil and gas equipment, coal mines and landfills globally is nowhere near fully documented and what is known is “only scratching the surface” according to the CEO of one the companies that tracks methane with its own satellites

October 31, 2024
World may be merely scratching the surface on the scope of climate-changing methane emissions
Health|Science

A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?

Some people who took a new schizophrenia drug for one year improved with only a few side effects, but many dropped out of the research

October 31, 2024
A promising schizophrenia drug showed mixed results. What does that mean for patients?
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists say

Human-caused climate change made Spain’s rainfall about 12% heavier and doubled the likelihood of a storm as intense as this week’s deluge of Valencia, according to a rapid but partial analysis Thursday by World Weather Attribution, a group of international scientists who study global warming’s role in extreme weather

October 31, 2024
Climate change is making extreme downpours in Spain heavier and more likely, scientists say
Environment|Health|Science

Fungus detected in Sutter County bats could lead to issues for crops

Fungus detected in Sutter County bats could lead to issues for crops

October 31, 2024
Fungus detected in Sutter County bats could lead to issues for crops
Arts|Science|World

Scientists find new piece in puzzle of America’s oldest tombstone

Scientists find new piece in puzzle of America’s oldest tombstone

October 31, 2024
Scientists find new piece in puzzle of America’s oldest tombstone
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Parts of Spain appear to merge with the sea after historic rain in before-and-after images

Parts of Spain appear to merge with the sea after historic rain in before-and-after images

October 31, 2024
Parts of Spain appear to merge with the sea after historic rain in before-and-after images
Science|Technology

Rover captures peculiar ‘googly eye’ in the Martian sky

Rover captures peculiar ‘googly eye’ in the Martian sky

October 31, 2024
Rover captures peculiar ‘googly eye’ in the Martian sky
Science|Technology

Google Maps adds AI features to help users explore and navigate the world around them

Google Maps is heading down a new road steered by artificial intelligence

October 31, 2024
Google Maps adds AI features to help users explore and navigate the world around them
Environment|Science|Technology|World

In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies – an entomologist explains the implication for global pest control

Fruit flies wreak havoc on crops in Hawaii, but a type of parasitoid wasp armed with a biological weapon has helped keep the pests at bay.

October 31, 2024
In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies – an entomologist explains the implication for global pest control
Science|Technology|World

Ukraine rolls out dozens of AI systems to help its drones hit targets

Ukraine is using dozens of domestically made AI-augmented systems for its drones to reach targets on the battlefield without being piloted, a senior official said,

October 31, 2024
Ukraine rolls out dozens of AI systems to help its drones hit targets
Arts|Science

A Tudor warship sank nearly 500 years ago. The bones of its crew reveal what life was like

A Tudor warship sank nearly 500 years ago. The bones of its crew reveal what life was like

October 31, 2024
A Tudor warship sank nearly 500 years ago. The bones of its crew reveal what life was like
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Finland detects satellite navigation jamming and spoofing in Baltic Sea

Finland's Coast Guard said it has detected constant disturbances to satellite navigation signals in the Baltic Sea since April and in recent weeks has seen tankers

October 31, 2024
Finland detects satellite navigation jamming and spoofing in Baltic Sea
Asia|Environment|Science

Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says

A study by the Asian Development Bank shows that countries in Asia will suffer worse damage from the climate crisis than other regions and they are not spending enough to limit the damage and adapt to changing weather patterns and natural disasters

October 31, 2024
Asia needs to spend much more to adapt to climate change and limit its damage, bank study says
Environment|Science|World

Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN emergency session at Colombia biodiversity summit

Coral reefs are in the midst of an ecological crisis and are at risk of extinction, according to the United Nations Capital Development Fund

October 30, 2024
Fourth mass coral bleaching prompts UN emergency session at Colombia biodiversity summit
Health|Science

Use of race and ethnicity is sometimes ‘harmful’ in medical research, says new report

Use of race and ethnicity is sometimes ‘harmful’ in medical research, says new report

October 30, 2024
Use of race and ethnicity is sometimes ‘harmful’ in medical research, says new report
Health|Science

1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat

A pig at an Oregon farm was found to have bird flu

October 30, 2024
1st US case of bird flu in a pig raises concerns over potential human threat
Health|Science|US|World

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States

October 30, 2024
H5N1 bird flu identified in pig for first time in United States
Science|Technology

A supernova first seen in 1181 is releasing glowing filaments

A supernova first seen in 1181 is releasing glowing filaments

October 30, 2024
A supernova first seen in 1181 is releasing glowing filaments
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests

Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests

October 30, 2024
Weekend warriors have the same risk of mild dementia as more frequent exercisers, study suggests
Arts|Science

Field Museum uses CT scans on mummies to see inside them for first time

Field Museum uses CT scans on mummies to see inside them for first time

October 30, 2024
Field Museum uses CT scans on mummies to see inside them for first time
Environment|Science|World

Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery

The Associated Press has learned that two humpback whales were found dead and another seriously injured this year in huge nets used to collect krill for fishmeal and human dietary supplements near Antarctica

October 30, 2024
Recent whale deaths highlight risks from Antarctica's booming krill fishery
Health|Science|US

US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time

H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in a pig on a backyard farm in Oregon, the first detection of the virus in swine in the country, the U.S.

October 30, 2024
US detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time
Science|Technology

Halloween comet’s final moments captured by SOHO spacecraft

Halloween comet’s final moments captured by SOHO spacecraft

October 30, 2024
Halloween comet’s final moments captured by SOHO spacecraft
Health|Science

Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant

Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.

October 30, 2024
Britain identifies its first case of new mpox variant
Health|Science

Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves

Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves

October 30, 2024
Why some people intentionally cut, burn or bruise themselves
Health|Science

Fighting antibiotic resistance at the source – using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them

By analyzing the resistance genes and proteins of E. coli, researchers can optimize treatments to address both current and future antimicrobial resistance.

October 30, 2024
Fighting antibiotic resistance at the source – using machine learning to identify bacterial resistance genes and the drugs to block them
Opinion|Science

Simple science summaries written by AI help people understand research and trust scientists

Scientists use jargon and complicated language to describe their work. Regular folks ‘get it’ more when descriptions are simpler – and think better of the researchers themselves.

October 30, 2024
Simple science summaries written by AI help people understand research and trust scientists
Environment|Health|Science

Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial

Terror management theory explores the lengths our minds will go to to deny existential threats. Psychologists explain what that can mean for climate denial.

October 30, 2024
Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial
Science|Travel|World

Turkey’s legendary burning mountain where the flames never go out

Turkey’s legendary burning mountain where the flames never go out

October 30, 2024
Turkey’s legendary burning mountain where the flames never go out
Health|Science

You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests

You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests

October 30, 2024
You may not need to throw out those ‘expired’ Covid-19 home tests
Arts|Asia|Science

Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site

Archaeologists in Cambodia have unearthed a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues in a “remarkable discovery” at the Angkor World Heritage Site near the city of Siem Reap

October 30, 2024
Cambodian archaeologists discover a dozen centuries-old sandstone statues at Angkor UNESCO site
Asia|Science|Technology|World

South Korean military says North Korea appears poised to conduct nuclear and ICBM tests

South Korea’s military intelligence agency says North Korea has likely completed preparations for its seventh nuclear test and appears to be preparing to test a long-range missile capable of reaching the United States

October 30, 2024
South Korean military says North Korea appears poised to conduct nuclear and ICBM tests
Asia|Science|Technology|World

South Korean lawmakers say North may test ICBM around the time of US presidential election

North Korea has moved into place a launcher ready for an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), and may decide to set it off around the time of the U.S. presidential election,

October 30, 2024
South Korean lawmakers say North may test ICBM around the time of US presidential election
Arts|Science

Lost Mayan city discovered in southern Mexico jungle

Archeologists in Mexico have discovered a huge, lost Mayan city, which they named Valeriana, hidden deep in the southern jungle of Campeche -- a sprawling, urban settlement,

October 29, 2024
Lost Mayan city discovered in southern Mexico jungle
Asia|Science|Technology|World

China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space field

A Chinese space ship carrying a three-person crew has docked with its orbiting space station as the country seeks to expand its exploration of outer space

October 29, 2024
China's new crew has arrived at space station in sign of growing influence in space field
Environment|Science|World

UN chief calls for more pledges, private sector input to save global biodiversity at Colombia summit

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged delegates at a major biodiversity summit to follow through on pledges to help save global biodiversity and for the private sector to come on board

October 29, 2024
UN chief calls for more pledges, private sector input to save global biodiversity at Colombia summit
Education|Science

When it comes to choosing a college major, how much influence do parents have on students?

Learner looked at academic research to determine how much influence parents can have on their children's choice of college majors.

October 29, 2024
When it comes to choosing a college major, how much influence do parents have on students?
Environment|Science|US

Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US

It's as if Mother Nature shut off the rain faucet in the United States in October

October 29, 2024
Where has all the rain gone? Bone-dry October strikes much of US
Environment|Science

Critical Antarctica glacier appears to be smoking in rare view from space

Critical Antarctica glacier appears to be smoking in rare view from space

October 29, 2024
Critical Antarctica glacier appears to be smoking in rare view from space
Health|Science|World

Tuberculosis returns as top infectious disease killer, WHO says

Tuberculosis replaced COVID-19 to become the top cause for infectious disease-related deaths in 2023, according to a World Health Organization report published on Tuesday, highlighting the

October 29, 2024
Tuberculosis returns as top infectious disease killer, WHO says
Environment|Health|Science

Florida officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles

Florida officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles

October 29, 2024
Florida officials warn residents about snakes in storm debris piles
Arts|Education|Science

Students discover and publish unexpected proof for 2,000-year-old mathematical theory

Students discover and publish unexpected proof for 2,000-year-old mathematical theory

October 29, 2024
Students discover and publish unexpected proof for 2,000-year-old mathematical theory
Science|Technology|World

'Halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun

NASA says a recently discovered comet has broken apart as it approached the sun

October 29, 2024
'Halloween comet' breaks apart after flying close to the sun
Asia|Environment|Science

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the government pursues a renewed expansion of nuclear energy to provide stable power and reduce carbon emissions

October 29, 2024
Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts
Food|Science

Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite

The components of one Snickers bar showcase several common processes used in candy science.

October 29, 2024
Making a Snickers bar is a complex science − a candy engineer explains how to build the airy nougat and chewy caramel of this Halloween favorite
Health|Science

Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans

Understanding the differences in growth rate between animals can help clarify the mechanisms behind aging-related diseases and offer ways to treat them.

October 29, 2024
Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans
Environment|Health|Science

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say

October 29, 2024
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say
Asia|Business|Science|Technology|World

Japan's Tohoku Elec restarts Onagawa reactor after 13-year hiatus

Tohoku Electric Power resumed operations on Tuesday of the 825 megawatt (MW) No.2 reactor at its Onagawa nuclear power plant in northern Japan, for the first time since the Fukushima

October 29, 2024
Japan's Tohoku Elec restarts Onagawa reactor after 13-year hiatus
Business|Science|US

Sceye partners with NASA, USGS to monitor wildfires, storms from the edge of space

Aerospace startup Sceye has partnered with NASA and the U.S.

October 29, 2024
Sceye partners with NASA, USGS to monitor wildfires, storms from the edge of space
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to see snow this season, breaking a 130-year record

Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to see snow this season, breaking a 130-year record

October 29, 2024
Japan’s iconic Mount Fuji has yet to see snow this season, breaking a 130-year record
Health|Science|World

Japan's Shionogi says Phase 3 study showed COVID pill reduces transmission

Japan's Shionogi & Co said on Tuesday a global, late-stage study showed its pill-based treatment for COVID-19 was effective in reducing transmission of the disease.

October 29, 2024
Japan's Shionogi says Phase 3 study showed COVID pill reduces transmission
Science|Technology|World

China says it's ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday

China says all systems are ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station on the latest mission to make the country a major space power

October 29, 2024
China says it's ready to launch the next crew to its orbiting space station early Wednesday
Science|Technology|World

China to send 14th crewed mission to space on Shenzhou-19

China will send three astronauts into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday in the country's 14th crewed mission to space, where dozens of scientific experiments will be conducted.

October 29, 2024
China to send 14th crewed mission to space on Shenzhou-19
Environment|Science

More than 1 in 3 tree species are at risk of going extinct, new analysis shows

More than 1 in 3 tree species are at risk of going extinct, new analysis shows

October 28, 2024
More than 1 in 3 tree species are at risk of going extinct, new analysis shows
Americas|Environment|Science|Technology|US

These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives

A coastal flooding prevention project in New York City could be a model for communities along America's hurricane-battered coasts

October 28, 2024
These artificial reefs off a New York City beach help sea creatures. They might also save lives
Environment|Science|World

Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find

Two reports on protecting biodiversity were released at a major UN summit on global biodiversity underway in Cali, Colombia

October 28, 2024
Slight progress in global biodiversity protection efforts but some species decline, new reports find
Science|Technology|US|World

US lawmakers urge review of China threat from photonics technology

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Monday urged the Department of Commerce to examine national security threats from China's development of silicon photonics

October 28, 2024
US lawmakers urge review of China threat from photonics technology
Business|Science|Technology

Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?

Autonomous tech is coming to farming

October 28, 2024
Autonomous tech is coming to farming. What will it mean for crops and workers who harvest them?
Science|Technology

Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?

Both gasoline and diesel fuel are refined from crude oil, but they are good for different things and can’t be used interchangeably.

October 28, 2024
Why do we use gasoline for small vehicles and diesel fuel for big vehicles?
Environment|Science

Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says

National pledges to cut greenhouse gas emissions still fall far short of what is needed to limit catastrophic global warming, the United Nations said on Monday

October 28, 2024
Current climate pledges still fall way short on Paris goals, UN body says
Environment|Science|World

Colombia's peace opened wildlife to discovery, but new violence frustrates progress

For more than five decades as violent conflict raged through Colombia's highlands and rainforests, wildlife thrived. 

October 27, 2024
Colombia's peace opened wildlife to discovery, but new violence frustrates progress
Health|Science|Technology

NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space

NASA says an astronaut has been released from the hospital after returning from space

October 26, 2024
NASA astronaut is released from the hospital after returning from space
Science|Technology

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map

Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map

October 26, 2024
Groundbreaking telescope reveals first piece of new cosmic map
Environment|Science|World

Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries

In a boost for Pacific Islands such as Tuvalu under threat from rising seas, Commonwealth nations agreed on Saturday that a nation's maritime boundaries should remain

October 26, 2024
Commonwealth leaders say sinking nations should keep their maritime boundaries
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth

October 25, 2024
Researcher’s fears of ‘weaponized’ data reignite focus on puberty-blocking drugs for transgender youth
Health|Local|Science

Hidden brain genes link ADHD and Parkinson's disease

Groundbreaking brain genetics study identifies 254 genetic variants affecting brain structure, revealing new connections to Parkinson's disease and ADHD.

October 25, 2024
Hidden brain genes link ADHD and Parkinson's disease
Political|Science|Technology|World

NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly

NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly

October 25, 2024
NASA chief calls for investigation into report that Musk and Putin have spoken regularly
Health|Science|Technology

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says

October 25, 2024
SpaceX Crew-8 astronaut hospitalized with ‘medical issue’ after splashdown has been released, NASA says
Education|Science

Louisville high school STEM program adds a 'social robot' to its fleet

Louisville high school STEM program adds a 'social robot' to its fleet

October 25, 2024
Louisville high school STEM program adds a 'social robot' to its fleet
Health|Political|Science|US

Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk

A new study finds that doctors are hesitant to provide potentially lifesaving care for pregnant patients in states with abortion bans.

October 25, 2024
Doctors are preoccupied with threats of criminal charges in states with abortion bans, putting patients’ lives at risk
Science|Technology|US|World

Fearing China's hypersonic weapons, US Navy seeks to arm ships with Patriot missiles

Fearing China will deploy hypersonic weapons to sink ships in the Pacific, the U.S.

October 25, 2024
Fearing China's hypersonic weapons, US Navy seeks to arm ships with Patriot missiles
Science|Technology|World

NASA astronaut remains in the hospital after returning from an extended stay in space

Four astronauts are back on Earth after a space station mission that lasted almost eight months

October 25, 2024
NASA astronaut remains in the hospital after returning from an extended stay in space
Asia|Science

Hong Kong's first dinosaur fossils, likely from large dinosaur, go on display

The first dinosaur fossils found in Hong Kong, likely from a large dinosaur, were put on display on Friday after they were found on a small, uninhabited outlying island,

October 25, 2024
Hong Kong's first dinosaur fossils, likely from large dinosaur, go on display
Australia|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology|World

Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal

Australia and the United Kingdom have deepened ties by agreeing to collaborate on climate change and energy initiatives, aiming to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while also reaffirming their mutual commitment to develop nuclear submarines for both nations under the AUKUS treaty

October 25, 2024
Australia and UK make pact to partner on 2050 net-zero climate goal
Crime|Science|US

Skull found in Batavia, Illinois home in 1978 identified as teen who died in 1866

Skull found in Batavia, Illinois home in 1978 identified as teen who died in 1866

October 24, 2024
Skull found in Batavia, Illinois home in 1978 identified as teen who died in 1866
Environment|Science|US

A cub of famous Wyoming grizzly No. 399 has been unseen since his mom's death but odds look good

The death of a famous grizzly bear on a highway in western Wyoming has made an orphan of its cub, leading many to wonder about his fate

October 24, 2024
A cub of famous Wyoming grizzly No. 399 has been unseen since his mom's death but odds look good
Environment|Science|US

Climate change is messing with city sewers—and the solutions are even messier

Grist dives into the effects of heavy rains on the aging pipes of Boston and NYC, plus how each city plans to solve the problem.

October 24, 2024
Climate change is messing with city sewers—and the solutions are even messier
Health|Science

Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation

Health officials say there’s no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after investigating a mysterious Missouri infection

October 24, 2024
Officials find no evidence bird flu is spreading between people after Missouri investigation
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower

For the first time under President Joe Biden, a federal permit for a new lithium mine in the U.S. has been approved

October 24, 2024
Nevada lithium mine wins final approval despite potential harm to endangered wildflower
Health|Science|World

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain

Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain

October 24, 2024
Blood tests confirm a second person in Missouri caught bird flu without exposure to infected animals, but questions remain
Arts|Europe|Science|World

Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes

Archaeologists in the ancient Roman city of Pompeii have uncovered a richly decorated but uncommonly small house with finely preserved frescoes of mythological scenes, the site said

October 24, 2024
Ancient Pompeii site uncovers tiny house with exquisite frescoes
Science|Technology

Meet the riskiest AI models ranked by researchers

TeamAI profiles the riskiest AI models, as ranked by researchers.

October 24, 2024
Meet the riskiest AI models ranked by researchers
Health|Science|US

Human bird flu cases in California may be undercounted as workers resist testing

Human bird flu cases in California may be undercounted as farm workers avoid testing due in part to economic concerns, according to a labor union and a state expert.

October 24, 2024
Human bird flu cases in California may be undercounted as workers resist testing
Environment|Europe|Science

Slovenia cancels referendum on new nuclear plant

Slovenian lawmakers on Thursday voted to cancel a referendum on building a new nuclear plant after environmental groups and experts filed complaints questioning its legality at the

October 24, 2024
Slovenia cancels referendum on new nuclear plant
Environment|Science|World

Climate set to warm by 3.1 C without greater action, UN report warns

Current climate policies will result in global warming of more than 3 degrees Celsius (5.4 degrees Fahrenheit) by the end of the century, according to a United

October 24, 2024
Climate set to warm by 3.1 C without greater action, UN report warns
Environment|Science|World

World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns

The world is on a path to get 1.8 degrees Celsius (3.2 Fahrenheit) warmer than it is now, a United Nations report said Thursday

October 24, 2024
World on pace for significantly more warming without immediate climate action, report warns
Business|Science|Technology|US

White House presses gov't AI use with eye on security, guardrails

The Biden administration outlined plans on Thursday for the U.S. government to develop and use artificial intelligence to advance national security while managing its risks.

October 24, 2024
White House presses gov't AI use with eye on security, guardrails
Environment|Health|Science

Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state

Ultrafine particles are approximately one-thousandth the width of a human hair. But because of their tiny size, they are easily inhaled – and typically more dangerous than larger particles.

October 24, 2024
Tiny airborne particles within air pollution could be a silent killer – new study uncovers hidden risks and reveals who’s most at risk in New York state
Science|Technology

A SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it

A SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it

October 24, 2024
A SpaceX capsule just came back to Earth. Here’s why Boeing Starliner’s astronauts weren’t on it
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk

The European Space Agency is in talks with SpaceX about the possibility of Elon Musk's space venture joining an international charter

October 24, 2024
Europe agency says it is in talks with SpaceX on tackling space junk
Europe|Science|Technology

AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy

European scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm capable of interpreting pig sounds, aiming to create a tool that

October 24, 2024
AI decodes oinks and grunts to keep pigs happy
Science|World

Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time

Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time

October 24, 2024
Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time
Health|Science

People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, U.S. health officials recommend

U.S. health officials are recommending that people 50 and older get a shot against bacteria that can cause pneumonia and other dangerous illnesses

October 23, 2024
People 50 and older should get pneumococcal vaccine, U.S. health officials recommend
Environment|Science|Technology|Videos|World

'Ash tornado' caught on camera while crews battled large grass fire in Oklahoma

'Ash tornado' caught on camera while crews battled large grass fire in Oklahoma

October 23, 2024
'Ash tornado' caught on camera while crews battled large grass fire in Oklahoma
Health|Science

US CDC recommends expanding pneumococcal vaccines to adults aged 50-64

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday recommended expanding the use of vaccines to adults between 50-64 years to protect against pneumococcal disease.

October 23, 2024
US CDC recommends expanding pneumococcal vaccines to adults aged 50-64
Health|Science

How long can you stand like a flamingo? The answer may reflect your age, new study says

How long can you stand like a flamingo? The answer may reflect your age, new study says

October 23, 2024
How long can you stand like a flamingo? The answer may reflect your age, new study says
Science|Technology|Travel

Lost Silk Road cities mapped using remote sensing

Lost Silk Road cities mapped using remote sensing

October 23, 2024
Lost Silk Road cities mapped using remote sensing
Health|Science

Man barely survives EEE, 2 other mosquito viruses in New Hampshire. "People are still amazed"

Man barely survives EEE, 2 other mosquito viruses in New Hampshire. "People are still amazed"

October 23, 2024
Man barely survives EEE, 2 other mosquito viruses in New Hampshire. "People are still amazed"
Asia|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Scientists document lost mountain cities on Silk Road in Uzbekistan

In the mountains of Uzbekistan, archaeologists aided by laser-based remote-sensing technology have identified two lost cities that thrived along the fabled Silk Road trade

October 23, 2024
Scientists document lost mountain cities on Silk Road in Uzbekistan
Environment|Science|Technology

Scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unlock a solution to global warming

Scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unlock a solution to global warming

October 23, 2024
Scientists say the slime in your dishwasher could unlock a solution to global warming
Science|Technology|World

Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier

From creating the Space Force to blocking weapons testing in space, both Trump and Harris have extensive records on space policy to examine .

October 23, 2024
Both Harris and Trump have records on space policy − an international affairs expert examines where they differ when it comes to the final frontier
Environment|Science

Caiman-eating jaguars survive fires in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands

They call him Bold and he is Brazil's most famous jaguar, seen on social media diving into rivers to capture a caiman and wrestle his prey ashore.

October 23, 2024
Caiman-eating jaguars survive fires in Brazil's Pantanal wetlands
Science|World

Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time

Officials in Hong Kong say they have discovered dinosaur fossils in the city for the first time on a remote, uninhabited island that’s part of a geopark

October 23, 2024
Hong Kong discovers dinosaur fossils for the first time
Business|Science|Technology

Nvidia's design flaw with Blackwell AI chips now fixed, CEO says

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Wednesday a design flaw with its latest Blackwell AI chips which impacted production

October 23, 2024
Nvidia's design flaw with Blackwell AI chips now fixed, CEO says
Science|Technology

Moon sample talks show space engagement by rivals US and China

NASA and Chinese officials are engaged in talks to let American scientists analyze rocks retrieved by China from the moon, according to the head of the U.S.

October 23, 2024
Moon sample talks show space engagement by rivals US and China
Science|US

Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean

Forecasters say Hurricane Kristy has strengthened into a Category 4 storm and is expected to remain away from land as it churns in the Pacific Ocean

October 23, 2024
Hurricane Kristy strengthens into a Category 4 storm in the Pacific Ocean
Environment|Science

Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says

A report by the World Resources Institute shows that rapidly expanding mining operations are causing widespread destruction of tropical primary rainforests and protected areas, raising carbon emissions and displacing Indigenous communities

October 23, 2024
Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|US

EU lags US and China in AI investments, Nvidia CEO says

The European Union lags far behind the United States and China in investing in artificial intelligence, the CEO of AI chipmaker Nvidia said on Wednesday.

October 23, 2024
EU lags US and China in AI investments, Nvidia CEO says
Environment|Europe|Science

Climate change a worry for Greece's hungry butterflies

In a controlled enclosure in a zoo outside Athens, multi-coloured butterflies suck sweet juice from orange slices, free from the hazards of a changing climate

October 23, 2024
Climate change a worry for Greece's hungry butterflies
Europe|Health|Science|World

Greece imposes restrictions to contain spread of pox among sheep, goats

Greece has banned the transportation and reproduction of sheep and goats across the country for 10 days after detecting more than 100 pox infections, the agriculture ministry said.

October 23, 2024
Greece imposes restrictions to contain spread of pox among sheep, goats
Environment|Science|World

Doomsday Arctic seed vault gets deposit of 30,000 new samples

An Arctic seed vault on Norway's Spitsbergen island has received new samples from the largest number of depositors since 2020, reflecting fear about the threat of conflict and

October 23, 2024
Doomsday Arctic seed vault gets deposit of 30,000 new samples
Asia|Health|Science|World

Twelfth monkey death at Hong Kong zoo, soil infection blamed

A 12th monkey has died at a Hong Kong zoo, authorities said late on Tuesday, after 11 monkeys died in the past week due to Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, which can affect

October 23, 2024
Twelfth monkey death at Hong Kong zoo, soil infection blamed
Science|US

Reuters Events-California expects EPA to approve 2035 zero emission vehicle plan

A senior California official said on Tuesday he expects the Environmental Protection Agency will approve the state's landmark plan to end the sale of gasoline-

October 23, 2024
Reuters Events-California expects EPA to approve 2035 zero emission vehicle plan
Business|Science|Technology|Travel

New regulations push electric ‘air taxis’ closer to reality, FAA says

New regulations push electric ‘air taxis’ closer to reality, FAA says

October 22, 2024
New regulations push electric ‘air taxis’ closer to reality, FAA says
Economy|Science

Eletrobras, Ocean Winds agree to assess offshore wind projects in Brazil

Brazilian power firm Eletrobras has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ocean Winds to study the development of offshore wind farms in Brazil, the firms said on Tuesday in

October 22, 2024
Eletrobras, Ocean Winds agree to assess offshore wind projects in Brazil
Business|Science|Technology|US

Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule

Federal regulators are giving a strong push to electric-powered air taxis by issuing a final rule for operating the aircraft and how pilots will be trained to fly them

October 22, 2024
Flying air taxis move closer to US takeoff with issuing of FAA rule
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

US extends semiconductor tax breaks to some solar factories

The Biden administration said on Tuesday it would extend a semiconductor manufacturing tax break to producers of solar wafers, thin silicon slices used to make solar panels that are

October 22, 2024
US extends semiconductor tax breaks to some solar factories
Science|Technology|US

The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections

The Daily Yonder reports on a data-driven disaster tool exhibiting a "bias" against rural communities.

October 22, 2024
The rural Americans too poor for federal flood protections
Europe|Health|Science

Slovakia reports bird flu outbreak on farm, WOAH says

Slovakia has reported an outbreak of avian influenza on a poultry farm, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) said on Tuesday, as Europe faces a seasonal upturn in the

October 22, 2024
Slovakia reports bird flu outbreak on farm, WOAH says
Science|Technology

Chile team builds region's first 3D printed 'seed home'

A university team in Chile has built a huge 3D-printed concrete home that they say is Latin America's first such building, using a robot "printer" that

October 22, 2024
Chile team builds region's first 3D printed 'seed home'
Health|Science

Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks

Surgery schedules around the country may be washed out for several more weeks while a crucial IV and sterile fluids factory remains closed after a hurricane-related shutdown

October 22, 2024
Hospitals' IV fluid shortage may impact surgeries for weeks
Asia|Environment|Science|World

Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River

Scientists say a giant fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years

October 22, 2024
Giant fish thought to be extinct is spotted in the Mekong River
Environment|Science

On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food

Western Lake Erie is an ideal environment for the bacteria that make up algae

October 22, 2024
On Lake Erie, getting rid of problem algae starts with giving it less food
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Rome and Milan took most of the heat as Italy's cities sweltered, data shows

Rome and Milan bore the brunt of rising temperatures as Italy's largest cities endured the warmest weather in more than 50 years in 2022, statistics agency Istat said on Tuesday, in

October 22, 2024
Rome and Milan took most of the heat as Italy's cities sweltered, data shows
Health|Science

Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account

Cardiovascular disease develops and presents differently in women and men. But medical guidelines are often based on studies that excluded women.

October 22, 2024
Women are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease − in part because doctors don’t take major sex and gender differences into account
Europe|Health|Science|World

Germany identifies its first case of new mpox variant

Germany has detected its first case of the new mpox variant, the Robert Koch Institute for public health said on Tuesday, adding that it viewed the risk to the wider population as

October 22, 2024
Germany identifies its first case of new mpox variant
Environment|Science|Technology|US

Three Mile Island nuclear plant gears up for Big Tech reboot

Giant cooling towers at Constellation Energy's Three Mile Island nuclear plant in Pennsylvania have sat dormant for so long that grass has

October 22, 2024
Three Mile Island nuclear plant gears up for Big Tech reboot
Asia|Science|World

South Korea team showcases drone that serves as 'flying shopping cart'

South Korean researchers have developed a transport drone flying on multiple flexible rotors that self-correct to stay level in flight and can be used as a "flying

October 22, 2024
South Korea team showcases drone that serves as 'flying shopping cart'
Business|Science|Technology

Qualcomm revamps mobile phone chips for AI, signs Samsung and others

Qualcomm said on Monday it is bringing technology first developed for its laptop chips to its mobile phone chips, aiming to make them more powerful for generative AI

October 21, 2024
Qualcomm revamps mobile phone chips for AI, signs Samsung and others
Science|Technology|US

How roundabouts reduce accidents while improving traffic flow

CheapInsurance.com explores how roundabouts are reducing accidents, improving traffic flow, and establishing the future of safer, more efficient intersections.

October 21, 2024
How roundabouts reduce accidents while improving traffic flow
Environment|Science|World

Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current

More than 40 climate scientists are urging Nordic ministers to prevent global warming from causing a major change in an Atlantic Ocean current, which could trigger abrupt shifts

October 21, 2024
Climate scientists warn Nordic ministers of changing Atlantic Ocean current
Health|Science

Tracking vampire worms with machine learning − using AI to diagnose schistosomiasis before the parasites causing it hatch in your blood

Schistosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease that triggers specific immune responses in the body. Identifying those hidden immune signatures can help improve detection and treatment.

October 21, 2024
Tracking vampire worms with machine learning − using AI to diagnose schistosomiasis before the parasites causing it hatch in your blood
Environment|Science|World

World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks

The world in 2022 reached its most ambitious deal ever to halt the destruction of nature by decade's end.

October 21, 2024
World lags on 2030 nature goals headed into UN COP16 talks
Asia|Health|Science

Hong Kong authorities say soil infection killed monkeys, as 11th dies

Melioidosis, a bacterial infection, was responsible for killing at least nine monkeys at a Hong Kong zoo, authorities said, as a further two died over the weekend, taking the

October 21, 2024
Hong Kong authorities say soil infection killed monkeys, as 11th dies
Health|Science

Black patients less likely to receive certain pain relief post-surgery, new research suggests

Black patients less likely to receive certain pain relief post-surgery, new research suggests

October 20, 2024
Black patients less likely to receive certain pain relief post-surgery, new research suggests
Science|Technology

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris from Halley’s comet

How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris from Halley’s comet

October 20, 2024
How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris from Halley’s comet
Business|Europe|Science|Technology

Eutelsat uses SpaceX rocket to launch first satellites after merger

Eutelsat, the world's third-biggest satellite operator by revenue, launched 20 satellites for its communications network on Sunday, using Elon Musk's SpaceX

October 20, 2024
Eutelsat uses SpaceX rocket to launch first satellites after merger

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