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Researchers discovered that artificial streetlights can trap thousands of woodlice in mesmerizing circular “death spirals” never before seen in the wild. The surprising finding suggests that light pollution may be unintentionally altering the behavior of even the smallest ground-dwelling animals., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Midwest will get a break but temperatures for much of the East Coast will again climb above 100 degrees. Stay indoors as much as possible, experts said.Continue Reading
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Thunderstorms with high winds could make it more difficult to contain a massive wildfire that has scorched parts of southern Colorado. (Image credit: Michael Ciaglo)Continue Reading
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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
When US and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran on 28 February, triggering one of the most serious geopolitical crises in years, the Strait of Hormuz – a narrow channel just 34 kilometres wide at its narrowest point – became a global flashpoint overnight.Continue Reading
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Scientists discovered ancient wolves on a tiny Baltic island where they could only have been brought by humans, suggesting an unexpectedly close relationship between people and wolves thousands of years ago. Evidence indicates the wolves were fed, possibly cared for, and may even have been managed or selectively bred longContinue Reading
New research shows that Earth’s oceans are warming quickly. NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with oceanographer Brad deYoung about the record-breaking rise in marine temperatures.Continue Reading
Scientists have uncovered new evidence that fireworks can pollute both the air and water in ways that extend beyond the visible smoke. The findings show that leftover debris, fine particles, and airborne chemicals may affect ecosystems and increase people’s exposure to air pollution during major celebrations., Read MoreContinue Reading