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Best acronym? Best use of AI? We present our end-of-year awards

Feedback is our weekly column of bizarre stories, implausible advertising claims, confusing instructions and more The year in daft Being a...

From FIFA to the LA Clippers, carbon offset scandals are exposing the gap between sports teams’ green promises and reality

If you go to a pro sports event today, there’s a good chance the stadium or arena will be powered at least in part by renewable energy. The team likely takes steps to reduce energy...

New industry standards and tech advances make pre-owned electronics a viable holiday gift option

Electronic gifts are very popular, and in recent years, retailers have been offering significant discounts on smartphones, e-readers and other electronics labeled as “pre-owned.” Research I have co-led finds that these pre-owned options are becoming...

What the evolution of tickling tells us about being human

In a grey-walled room in the Dutch city of Nijmegen, a strange activity is underfoot. Wearing a cap covered...

Why we only recently discovered space is dark not bright

A blue Earth ascends over the barren surface of the moon, against the black void of space. This famous...

Timing cancer drug delivery around our body clock may boost survival

They say timing is everything, and treating cancer may be no exception. Researchers have found that simply shifting when...

PFAS in pregnant women’s drinking water puts their babies at higher risk, study finds

When pregnant women drink water that comes from wells downstream of sites contaminated with PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” the risks to their babies’ health substantially increase, a new study found. These risks include the...

Campaign group formed to oppose Yorkshire Dales wind farm plans

Joe WillisLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceGetty ImagesThe action group has more than 400 members on social media, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.Suzy Wilson, group spokesperson, said: "While the group supports renewable energy as a vital tool in combating...

When companies “go green,” air quality impacts can vary dramatically

Many organizations are taking actions to shrink their carbon footprint, such as purchasing electricity from renewable sources...
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European leaders released a joint statement Tuesday, outlining the importance of Arctic security, but stressing...
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