Heat Dome Broils Western US, Threatens to Shatter Records
A powerful ridge of high pressure traps hot air over the Rockies, with temperatures soaring past 100°F and posing health and infrastructure risks.
Jul 15, 20265 views
Inflation Slows Sharply in June as Gas Prices Plunge, but Geopolitical Risks Loom
Annual inflation fell to 3.5% in June, the largest monthly drop since 2020, driven by falling gasoline prices. However, renewed conflict with Iran threatens energy costs, and data distortions raise skepticism.
Jul 14, 20260 views
Environmental Groups Launch Wave of Lawsuits Against Trump Administration's Rollback of Endangered Species Act
From Gulf of Mexico oil drilling to monarch butterflies, a coordinated legal assault challenges changes to 'harm' definition and habitat protections.
Jul 14, 20263 views
From Arctic Fans to Arctic Monkeys: A Week of Highs and Lows
Alluvial fans on Severny Island captivate scientists, while Arctic Monkeys fans buzz with album rumors and a new charity single
Jul 14, 20263 views
New York Enacts Nation's First Statewide Data Center Moratorium Amid Growing Backlash
Governor Hochul signs a one-year halt on new hyperscale data centers over 50 MW, as similar measures spread across the U.S.
Jul 14, 20264 views
NASA Awards $590 Million for Four Moon Missions, Paving Way for Permanent Lunar Base
Commercial landers to carry science instruments in late 2028, supporting solar and nuclear power for a long-term outpost.
Jul 14, 20263 views
Colorado Voters to Decide on 'Right to Natural Gas' Amendment to State Constitution
A 60-word ballot measure backed by a conservative nonprofit could block local gas bans and complicate climate goals, sparking a fierce debate ahead of November.
Jul 13, 20264 views
The Real Mystery Behind Moana: Why Polynesians Suddenly Sailed East After 1,700 Years
New climate evidence may solve the puzzle of why Polynesian voyagers, after centuries of stability, embarked on epic eastward voyages across the Pacific.
Jul 12, 20264 views
AI's Promise vs. Demographic Reality: Expert Warns Tech Won't Solve Aging Crisis
Yale economist Martha Gimbel argues AI cannot offset economic challenges of an aging population, as other sectors explore AI for healthcare, climate, and development.
Jul 12, 20261 views
Senegal's Rice-Fish Farming Fights Parasitic Worms, Boosts Food Security
Integrated aquaculture-agriculture system shows promise in reducing schistosomiasis while improving crop yields and nutrition.
Jul 12, 20264 views