For decades, a landfill has towered over the town of Brookhaven. A groundwater contamination plume has spread beneath nearby properties. By Lauren Dalban BROOKHAVEN, N.Y.—The crowd grew restless at Brookhaven Town Hall on Long Island as residents voiced their concerns about groundwater contamination from a nearby landfill that has spreadContinue Reading
Ancient grooves on human teeth, once hailed as evidence of tooth-picking, may simply be the result of natural wear, according to a new study of wild primates. The research also revealed that a common modern dental defect appears to be uniquely human, hinting that today’s lifestyles may be reshaping ourContinue Reading
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As global electricity demand grows, so does the popularity of nuclear energy. In the Middle East, several countries are evaluating or advancing nuclear power projects, balancing weighty issues such as regional security, climatic conditions and international cooperation.Continue Reading
Did you know that millions of birds may be migrating silently overhead right now as you read this – and you don’t even need to leave the house to see them?Continue Reading
Go behind the scenes with executive editor Vernon Loeb and North Carolina reporter Lisa Sorg as they explain how a new N.C. ratepayer bill would put the brakes on data centers while incentivizing the use of fossil fuels. By Lisa Sorg The Ratepayer Protection Act, making its way through theContinue Reading
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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