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How the VP Candidates Talked About Climate Change
Tim Walz said climate change is real, but boasted about high U.S. levels of oil and gas production. JD Vance called climate change “weird science.”
After a Decade, Scientists Unveil Fly Brain in Stunning Detail
Scientists have mapped out how 140,000 neurons are wired in the brain of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster.
Hurricane Helene Deaths Will Continue for Years, Study Suggests
Research on hundreds of tropical storms finds that mortality keeps rising for more than a decade afterward, for reasons you might not expect.
‘Ring of Fire’ Solar Eclipse Will Be Visible in Parts of South America
Not everyone will be able to see the phenomenon, known as an annular eclipse, on Wednesday, though a partial solar eclipse may be visible in parts of Antarctica and Hawaii.
You Can Stand Under My Umbrella, if You’re an Egg-Laying Locust
Male locusts have long been observed shielding mates from other males. Researchers say this behavior may also protect the females from desert temperatures.
Why Restoring Power After Helene Is Complicated
Damage went beyond downed power lines. Hundreds of substations went out after the storm. Getting them back online is difficult.
Breast Cancer Continues to Rise Among Younger Women, Study Finds
Death rates are declining among U.S. women with breast cancer. But the disease is turning up more often in women under age 50.
Wreck of ‘Ghost Ship of the Pacific’ Found Off California
The rediscovery of the vessel, which was captured by the Japanese for a time during World War II, highlights the potential of underwater autonomous vehicles to map the ocean floor.
Why Helene Was So Destructive in Florida, the Carolinas and Appalachia
Hurricanes typically weaken over land. But if the ground is already wet from earlier rains, storms can receive an extra jolt that keeps them churning.
California Sues Hospital for Denying Patient an Emergency Abortion
The state said that despite a doctor’s recommendation and state law, a Catholic hospital declined to provide an abortion because fetal heart tones were present.
Why Mount Everest Is Growing Taller Every Year
Researchers say that two rivers merged some 89,000 years ago and gave the mightiest peak in the Himalayas a huge growth spurt.
Britain Shuts Down Last Coal Plant, ‘Turning Its Back on Coal Forever’
The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant was the last surviving coal-burning power station in a country that birthed the Industrial Revolution and fed it with coal.
California Passes Law Protecting Consumer Brain Data
The state extended its current personal privacy law to include the neural data increasingly coveted by technology companies.
Rabies Death in Minnesota Linked to Exposure to Bat, Officials Say
The death, which was reported on Friday, is only the fifth fatal human rabies case in Minnesota since 1975, health officials said.
SpaceX to Launch Crew-9 Mission for NASA: How to Watch
Two astronauts — one American, one Russian — will launch on a flight that is set to bring the Boeing Starliner astronauts home next year.
Power and Communication Outages Hamper Assessment of Landslides
With communication lines down in the mountains amid Helene, early reports were unclear about how many landslides had occurred and the extent of damage from the storm.
After Your Death, Who Takes Care of the Dog?
A pet trust designates a new guardian for companion animals and sets aside funds for their care. Better yet, it’s legally binding.
Viewfinders Make Fall Foliage Pop for the Colorblind in Virginia
Specialized viewfinders installed across state parks let visitors with red-green colorblindness see more distinct colors.
Biden Officials Stave Off Sticker Shock on Medicare Drug Premiums
Federal regulators spent billions of dollars to avoid a spike in costs for older Americans that could have been politically damaging to the presidential campaign of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Titan Sub Hearing: What We’ve Learned So Far
Contrary to public reports last year, the passengers probably had no idea that the vessel was about to implode.