Whether they were passed or rejected, ballot measures in states across the country showed voters prioritizing environmental protection. By Steven Rodas, Liza Gross As a blue wave washed over Election Day, ballot measures across the country showed voters strongly support environmental protection, with notable early outcomes in California and Colorado. Continue Reading
Scientists propose that the brain’s mysterious cross-wiring, which connects each hemisphere to the opposite side of the body, may have originated more than 500 million years ago in the visual systems of ancient fish. Rather than evolving for a specific advantage, this unusual arrangement may simply be a legacy ofContinue Reading
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Elevating homes could protect them from future storm damage, but past efforts have struggled to attract homeowners. By Mike Schneider Just in time for Halloween, floodwaters washed into South Florida businesses and submerged roads, forcing residents to drive and walk through shin-high water in what officials called the most intenseContinue Reading
Although global warming is set to exceed 1.5°C, financing to help communities adapt to climate change falls far short of needs, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) said in a report published on Wednesday.Continue Reading
A Neanderthal who died 75,000 years ago may have been killed by a wooden spear deliberately aimed at the heart, revealing rare evidence of prehistoric violence. A circular hole in the shoulder blade suggests the weapon pierced the chest and caused a rapidly fatal injury. Surprisingly, the same individual hadContinue Reading
Voters sought action on energy costs, corruption and data centers in an election environmentalists believe sets the stage for renewed climate policy. By Marianne Lavelle, Dan Gearino Democrats on Tuesday won control of both houses of Congress and a decisive mandate to put a check on Traitor 47’s tumultuous presidency,Continue Reading
A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to “targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African,” prosecutors said on Thursday. The attack came amid an increasingly tense political climate…Continue Reading
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Global development and prosperity have become increasingly dependent on minerals and metals. This growing dependence has drawn attention to the mining industry and underscored national economic and security vulnerabilities across supply chains. As demand for these materials rises, the challenge for expanding capacity will be to develop scalable pathways toContinue Reading
The newly launched U.S. Forest Monitor tracks satellite imagery to document forest loss over time. By Dennis Pillion A new satellite tracking system finds that the United States has lost 350,000 acres of forest land per year—a rate of approximately one football field every two minutes—which is the equivalent ofContinue Reading
A nearly 50-year-old mystery involving disappearing frogs in Brazil may finally be solved, with scientists uncovering evidence that a deadly fungus swept through the region and devastated vulnerable species. Remarkably, many frog populations have since rebounded, suggesting they developed greater tolerance to the disease that once threatened their survival., ReadContinue Reading
The robotaxi company Waymo is expanding its Los Angeles service area into South Bay and adding popular destinations such as Universal Studios.Continue Reading