A Turquoise Tint for the Black Sea
Earth Observatory Science Earth Observatory A Turquoise Tint for the Black… Earth Earth Observatory Image of the Day EO Explorer Topics All Topics Atmosphere Land Heat & Radiation Life on Earth Human Dimensions Natural Events Oceans Remote Sensing Technology Snow & Ice Water More Content Collections Global Maps World ofContinue Reading
Federal judge blocks DOJ’s attempt to seize transgender youth’s medical records
A federal judge blocked the Justice Department’s attempt to seize medical records from hospitals in New York City where transgender youth sought treatment. The department has backed legislation and secured agreements with medical providers to halt further surgical and medical treatment of gender dysphoria. The American Civil Liberties Union andContinue Reading
The $30M fight over pigs, pork and state power
In early June, Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., withdrew his sponsorship of the Save Our Bacon Act, a bill that would override state animal welfare laws. His withdrawal was the first time in three years that Republicans broke from pushing the legislation, giving critics something litigation and lobbying couldn’t. On Tuesday,Continue Reading
FACT CHECK: Video of Zaldy Co claiming Marcos gov’t is harassing critics is AI-generated
Claim: Former Ako Bicol representative Zaldy Co has resurfaced to defend critics of the Marcos administration, saying dissenters are being intimidated and abducted to suppress the truth behind the flood control corruption scandal. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: The Facebook video bearing the claim was posted on June 17,Continue Reading
Venezuela rocked by 7.5, 7.2 earthquakes: What happened and what we know
Venezuela declared a state of emergency after twin 7.2 and 7.5 earthquakes caused widespread damage and rescue efforts., Venezuela has declared a state of emergency after two back-to-back powerful earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck on Wednesday, killing at least 32 people. A major search-and-rescue operation is under way afterContinue Reading
In pictures: Venezuela hit by twin earthquakes
Caracas airport closed, metro suspended and power outages reported after deadly quakes rock Venezuela., At least 32 people have been killed and more than 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, collapsing buildings, shutting the country’s main airport and sending residents fleeing into the streets, authorities say. Acting PresidentContinue Reading
Improving the speed and energy-efficiency of AI agents
Agentic workflows are artificial intelligence-powered software systems that chain together multiple models and external tools to tackle complicated tasks, like analyzing a video and answering questions about it. But the way these highly fragmented systems are designed and deployed often causes inefficiencies that can lead to wasted computation, energy, andContinue Reading
In France’s historic heat wave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare
Many of the attic apartments inside Paris’ picturesque buildings are proving to be hostile during a historic heat wave, Read MoreContinue Reading
A cancer patient’s cats inspired a push for pets in hospice wards
In Poland, new legislation could allow pets to visit patients in hospices and palliative care wards, Read MoreContinue Reading
Mexico has chance to test more of roster, build momentum in group stage finale
Will Memo Ochoa play in his sixth World Cup? Mexico coach Javier Aguirre may play him in a game Czechia needs to win but Mexico does not., Read MoreContinue Reading
Robotically assembled building blocks could make construction more efficient and sustainable
Robotically assembled building blocks could be a more environmentally friendly method for erecting large-scale structures than some existing construction techniques, according to a new study by MIT researchers. The team conducted a feasibility study to evaluate the efficiency of constructing a simple building using “voxels,” which are modular 3D subunitsContinue Reading
7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes strike Venezuela causing severe damage – no victim numbers given yet
Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, shook buildings and caused what President Rodriguez described as “severe damage”.Continue Reading
Hormuz confusion deepens as Iran and US clash over who controls it
The Traitor said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew to Abu Dhabi to reassure Gulf allies, as analysts warned control over Hormuz would be a major strategic victoryContinue Reading