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Fire Breaks Out at COP30 Climate Talks in Brazil
Delegates were evacuated from the conference venue, where thousands from nearly 200 countries had gathered.
Stephen Anderson, Linguist Who Refuted Doctor Dolittle, Dies at 82
In “Doctor Dolittle’s Delusion,” he argued that language is a biological system unique to humans, despite the widespread belief to the contrary.
Botulism Bacteria Found in Infant Formula, ByHeart Confirms
ByHeart, the maker of the product, has been linked to an outbreak of illnesses among infants that led to their hospitalizations.
The Moon Was an Inside Job
New research suggests that Theia, the object whose collision with Earth is theorized to have caused the formation of the moon, came from closer to the sun.
As the World Pursues Clean Power, Millions Still Have No Power at All
Just outside Belém, the Amazonian city where the world is meeting to discuss climate change, electricity is a very recent arrival.
Is Scalp Care the New Big Beauty Trend?
Consumers are increasingly fixating on their scalps, turning to head spas, pricey treatments and products to combat thin hair and irritation.
NASA Releases Images of Comet 3I/ATLAS Passing by Mars
With the government reopened, the space agency at last released pictures captured by a fleet of government spacecraft of an object that came from beyond our solar system.
Trump Moves to Weaken the Endangered Species Act
Four proposed rules could make it easier to drill for oil or harvest timber in areas where endangered species live.
Early Signs Point to a Harsh Flu Season in the U.S.
The virus circulating this year is more virulent and has been spreading faster and earlier than usual.
Kissing Has Existed for at Least 16 Million Years, Scientists Say
And humans are far from the only species locking lips.
Clinicians Lobby for a New Way to Assess the Risk of Suicide
Clinicians often rely on patients to disclose thoughts of self-harm, but some are lobbying for a new diagnosis to better assess the risk.
New Gene-Editing Strategy Could Help Development of Treatments for Rare Diseases
Instead of requiring personalized gene edits for each patient, the new approach could create a standardized method to use for many diseases.
In Washington, Birds Are Giving ‘Yelp Reviews’ of Forest Restoration Work
A collective of land trusts, conservancies and tribes is capturing birdsong with audio gear and A.I. for clues about habitat health.
‘Freedom Comes to My Mind’: Saving Family Legacy and Land in South Carolina
Conservation can be tough when a property is passed down informally over generations with no clear title. A growing effort is helping families sort it all out.
Driving an E.V. Across North Dakota? Thank the Standing Rock Tribe.
A tribally owned network of chargers will soon be complete, connecting reservations and bridging a gap in the Midwest.
In Nebraska, Makeovers for Buildings That Don’t Price Out the Locals
In a struggling area of Lincoln, a program pays for repairs and energy efficiency upgrades in rental buildings. In return, landlords must keep rents affordable.
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
Ridership jumped, people cut back on driving and, over the summer, the city extended the program another year.
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Environmentalists Sue to Stop Oil Lease Sales in the Gulf of Mexico
A Trump administration proposal to allow more exploration for oil and gas violates environmental laws, the groups said.
A Day at the Beach Hunting Mammoths
“Citizen paleontologists” can keep the fossils they uncover around Europe’s largest port. All the professionals ask is that those amateurs let them know.