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Environment

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Teeth are like tiny biological time capsules. They tell stories about ancient diets and environments long after their owners have died and landscapes have changed.After bones break down, tooth enamel stays hard and unchanged, even...

Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

When 240 million gallons of raw sewage spilled into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., starting in mid-January 2026 and running though mid-March, it was estimated to be the largest sewage spill in U.S. history....

A regulatory loophole could delay ozone recovery by years

Often hailed as the most successful international environmental agreement of all time, the 1987 Montreal Protocol continues...

Monkeys walk around a virtual world using only their thoughts

Monkeys fitted with a brain-computer interface (BCI) successfully navigated a variety of virtual worlds using only their thoughts. Researchers...

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

When people consider what causes high blood pressure, they often think of lifestyle factors, such as eating salty foods, lack of exercise or smoking. However, an unexpected source of salt might also be raising blood...

Beef is making a comeback – does it fit into a healthy diet?

The US government caused quite a stir earlier this year when it unveiled its new dietary guidelines. A hunk...

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Americans’ concerns about being able to afford electricity and home heating fuel are elevated since the beginning of the Iran war. But newly released nationwide data shows that even before the war began, these concerns...

Carbon removal project supports Maine’s blue economy, broader marine health

Oceans absorb roughly 25 to 30 percent of the carbon dioxide (CO2) that is released into the...

Collapse of key ocean current may release billions of tonnes of carbon

Global warming caused by humanity’s carbon emissions has been slowing the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a system of...

Tweaking the smell of cat food can encourage fussy felines to eat

Cats that refuse their regular food might simply have become disenchanted by its odour – a discovery that suggests...
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U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week as Trump heaped pressure on island, official says

A delegation of senior State Department representatives traveled to Cuba via a U.S. government plane...
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