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New studies suggest consciousness can’t be judged solely by behavior, whether it’s a chatbot discussing philosophy or a bee searching for nectar. Researchers are increasingly focusing on the internal mechanisms of brains and computers, concluding that today’s AI is likely not conscious while leaving open the possibility for both consciousContinue Reading
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.Continue Reading
Ten people. Eight weeks. Three thousand feet to pierce a fast-melting Antarctic glacier.Continue Reading
FIFA is well aware that extreme heat and humidity could affect the 2026 World Cup, and that’s why this might be the final World Cup to be played in the summer.Continue Reading
More than a decade of voluntary farm conservation programs hasn’t gotten the state far enough on water quality, the Lobe Rangers say. By Anika Jane Beamer ROCKWELL CITY, Iowa—James Hepp is sick of excuses.Continue Reading
Researchers have shown that controlled fire whirls can clean up oil spills faster and more cleanly than traditional burning methods. The spinning flames consumed up to 95% of the oil, cut soot emissions by 40%, and could help prevent spills from reaching sensitive marine habitats., Read MoreContinue Reading
Necropsy reports from sloths imported by a planned Orlando tourist attraction document stressed animals riddled with bacteria, parasites and viruses. Scientists say the situation is a warning about the threat the booming wildlife trade poses to human health. By Katie Surma, Kiley Price When pathologists cut open dead sloths fromContinue Reading
From surgical gloves to water bottles, shopping bags and chewing gum, every part of our daily lives includes plastic. They epitomise convenience – their durability makes our dependence on them inextricable, but it also stifles the environment.Continue Reading
In Somalia’s Puntland region, dried out watering holes, animal carcasses and old pots filled with ash have become part of the landscape as worsening drought conditions deepen a growing hunger crisis.Continue Reading
At the Museum of Unnatural Disasters, members of Congress, disaster survivors and activists are bringing their worries about preparedness to the seat of power. By Gabriel Matias Castilho If you knew a major storm or fire was heading toward your home, what would you save? Maybe your pet? A boxContinue Reading
Severe heat waves have been hitting India since April, forcing many of the country’s essential workers to make tough decisions.Continue Reading
Mangroves are famous for trapping vast amounts of carbon, helping slow climate change. However, a new study suggests rising sea levels could eventually reduce that benefit across entire forests. As flooding becomes too extreme, mangroves may die off and their carbon-rich soils could erode, potentially turning these coastal ecosystems fromContinue Reading