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Fireworks, heat and drought make this July 4th a recipe for wildfires

Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026, and the days around it as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Many cities will be hosting spectacular...

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires

Across the United States, the sky will be erupting with fireworks on July 4, 2026, and the days around it as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of its independence. Many cities will be hosting spectacular...

How data centers can better manage energy use

The number of U.S. data centers is growing, largely to power artificial intelligence programs. That has led...

We’ve uncovered a master gene that switches on human development

We now know the master gene that controls embryonic development in people. Called NANOG, its role has been identified...

If you aren’t terrified by this heatwave, you should be

I’m finding the heatwave hitting Europe really scary. It’s bad enough in itself, with many records being broken, especially...

What happens when environmental change outpaces life’s ability to adapt?

When an animal’s environment changes faster than the animal can adapt, its chances of survival can flat-line....

Fluctuating oestrogen levels may alter how drugs enter women’s brains

The experimental drug davunetide was showing promise for degenerative brain conditions until, more than 10 years ago, a pivotal...

War-induced fertilizer shortage may be reducing US soil and water pollution

American farmers are expected to plant several million fewer acres of corn in 2026 than they did in 2025, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz throttles a key fertilizer trading corridor, along with...

Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less material

In 2022, global production of construction materials accounted for more than 7 percent of total carbon emissions....
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Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash

Meta has abruptly taken down a new feature that allowed people to use its artificial intelligence (AI) tool to...
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