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Watch: 'Godfather of Harlem' gets Season 4 trailer, premiere date
MGM+ is previewing "Godfather of Harlem" Season 4, which premieres April 13.
Antarctic microbes reveal climate impact on marine ecosystems
Bacteria and other single-celled microorganisms in the seas around Antarctica are strongly influenced by water temperature and the amount of sea ice. This is shown by coordinated measurements taken off...
Researchers evaluate climate model accuracy in Central Asia's Panj River Basin
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has evaluated the effectiveness of climate models in predicting...
How climate change could be increasing your chance of catching a virus from sewage: New study
When we think of climate change, we may consider extreme weather events—record-breaking heat waves, heavy downpours and devastating floods. But have you considered that these changes could also increase your...
Carolina Panthers release running back Miles Sanders
The Carolina Panthers released veteran running back Miles Sanders, who had two years remaining on his $25 million contract, the team announced Tuesday.
What's so special about Ukraine's minerals? A geologist explains
Ukraine's minerals have become central to global geopolitics, with the US president, Donald Trump, seeking a deal with Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky to access them. But what are these minerals...
Spain near end of four-year drought: weather agency
A drought that has parched fields and prompted water restrictions in Spain since 2021 could be over soon thanks to recent abundant rainfall, national weather agency AEMET said on Tuesday.
Air India asks passengers to stop flushing clothes down plane toilets
Air India is urging travelers to "use lavatories only for purposes they are meant for" after a flight to Delhi returned to Chicago due to eight of its 12 toilets...
'Fishial' Recognition: Neural Network Identifies Coral Reef Sounds
In JASA, researchers from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution combine acoustic monitoring with a neural network to identify fish activity on coral reefs by sound. They trained the network to sort...
The dynamic acoustics of clapping: How hand shape affects sound
In a scene toward the end of the 2006 film, "X-Men: The Last Stand," a character claps and sends a shock wave that knocks out an opposing army. Sunny Jung,...
Scientists discover giant blobs deep inside Earth are 'evolving by themselves' — and we may finally know where they come from
Giant regions of the mantle where seismic waves slow down may have formed from subducted ocean crust, a new study finds.
4-year-old calls 911 to report 'mom ate his ice cream'
A 4-year-old Wisconsin boy called 911 to report his "mom was being bad" by eating his ice cream.
Why conspiracy theories and misinformation spread in the long wait for Cyclone Alfred
Last Monday, March 3, the Bureau of Meteorology warned residents of Queensland and New South Wales that Tropical Cyclone Alfred was coming their way. The storm was expected to hit...
'Take shelter!': Tornado strikes Florida's Seminole County, destroying homes and interrupting live TV broadcast
A tornado hit central Florida on Monday, destroying two homes, uprooting trees and disrupting a FOX TV show as it was tracking the storm live on air.
'Mufasa' to start streaming March 26 on Disney+
"Mufasa: The Lion King" is set to land on Disney+ on March 26, Walt Disney Studios announced Tuesday.
Acoustic monitoring network for birds enhances forest management
A new study using the largest network of microphones to track birds in the United States is providing crucial insights for managing and restoring fire-prone forests across California's Sierra Nevada...
Despite Arctic air outbreaks, US had warm, dry winter on average
A near-average February wrapped up a relatively warm and dry winter for the U.S., according to experts from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI).
Salt influx from land and sea spells 'double trouble' for drinking water
An influx of salt from both land and sea and a warming world are condemning the world's rivers, streams and estuaries to a "saltier future," according to a new study...
Look: Jack Quaid, Amber Midthunder attend 'Novocaine' premiere
Jack Quaid and Amber Midthunder were among the actors who attended the Los Angeles premiere of "Novocaine" on Monday.
iHeartPodcast Awards winners include 'Las Culturistas,' 'My Favorite Murder'
The big winners at the 2025 iHeartPodcast Awards Live at SXSW included comedy podcast "Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang" and true crime series "My Favorite Murder."
Climate change made severe UK fires in 2022 six times more likely
New research shows that the damaging fires during the U.K.'s record-breaking 2022 heatwave were made at least six times more likely due to human-caused climate change.
Renegotiated trade deal benefits US dairy producers
The United States and Canada have been fighting about milk for years, but new Cornell research suggests recent Canadian trade concessions removed some barriers to U.S. dairy exports.
One sailor presumed dead in shipping collision off British coast
U.K. Member of Parliament Mike Kane said Tuesday that a sailor from the cargo vessel Solong is believed dead following a crash between that ship and an oil tanker carrying...
Why wildfires are becoming faster and more furious
With the risk factors increasing, is it still safe to live in areas prone to these disasters - and can fireproofing ever work?
Fatbergs turned into perfume - inside Britain's bizarre new industrial revolution
The UK led the way in this field of science until recently - but now other countries have overtaken. So, how can that lead be recovered?
NOAA's uncertain future brings tsunami of worry for wildlife, ocean
When the Palisades fire raged and winds whipped ash and debris into the Pacific Ocean, scientists with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration—already out in boats doing water-quality surveys—quickly gathered...
SpaceX set for 1st Space Coast launch since booster fire
SpaceX is set to send up late Monday its first Falcon 9 from Florida's Space Coast since a fire destroyed a booster after it landed.
Framework to help scientists choose impactful place-based research locations
Faced with more extreme weather events, communities may need to adapt to heightened risks from sea-level rise, flooding or wildfires. And while scientific research can help inform adaptations, the process...