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Underwater forest's recovery offers hope for marine restoration across the globe
Human activity has degraded ecosystems and damaged biodiversity around the world, but ecosystem restoration offers hope for the future.
Connecticut building collapse injures 8, forces rescue operations
A building in New Haven, Conn., collapsed partially Friday, injuring eight people.
Marvel's new 'Micronauts' comic collection dives into inner space
Marvel Comics will release their massive new "Micronauts" comics omnibus edition this fall
Little threat expected from Arlene, first named storm of 2023 hurricane season
The hurricane centers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday Tropical Storm Arlene formed from a depression about 265 miles west of Ft. Myers, Florida.
Padma Lakshmi to depart 'Top Chef' after 17 years
After a 17-year-run, Padma Lakshmi of "Top Chef" says she's leaving the show for other ventures.
Look: 'This Fool' releases Season 2 pics, release date
Hulu released pictures and announced the release date for Season 2 of "This Fool."
Potentially deadly bacteria found on Gulf Coast, CDC warns
A potentially deadly germ has made its way to the U.S. Gulf Coast, health officials warned this week.
Improving fluid simulations with embedded neural networks
While neural networks can help to improve the accuracy of fluid flow simulations, new research shows how their accuracy is limited unless the right approach is taken. By embedding fluid...
New study finds strengthening protection of existing parks is crucial for biodiversity conservation
In a new study, bioscientists argue that strengthening the protection given to areas already protected under law or by local communities is as critical for safeguarding biodiversity as creating new...
Banning multibuy discounts shown to drive sales rather than curb appetites
With the government under pressure to devise policies that help curb excessive consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks, new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) finds that banning...
Uncertainty surrounds likelihood of production agreement at Sunday's OPEC+ meeting
Doubts remain over whether OPEC and its allies can reach a consensus agreement on production levels this weekend, but at least one analyst said Friday it's unwise to place any...
Invasive lionfish have spread south from the Caribbean to Brazil, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods
Brazil's coastal waters teem with a rich array of species that paint a living tapestry beneath the waves. This underwater world is particularly special because many of its species are...
Europe has lost over a half-billion birds in 40 years. The single biggest cause? Pesticides and fertilizers
A trickle of studies warning that the enormous variety of living things on Earth is diminishing has turned into a flood. The evidence for these losses within regions and globally...
You’re probably not washing your water bottle often enough
How filtered is your water doesn't matter that much if your bottle has more germs than a trash can. Bluewater Sweden / Unsplash They started out as a great alternative to reduce...
Methamphetamine trafficking accelerates in Asia in wake of pandemic, U.N. report says
The synthetic drug trade throughout Asia was accelerating at record pace as methamphetamine traffickers sought to expand their global enterprise in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the...
Using AI to push the boundaries of wildlife survey technologies
In their research, associate professor from the NRS Department Tiejun Wang and his master's student Zijing Wu developed an AI-model to automatically locate and count large herds of migratory ungulates...
Two-year voyage finds Pacific coral reef biodiversity is far greater than we know
The diversity of the Pacific coral reef microbiome—microorganisms which help drive and maintain reef productivity and biodiversity—may approach the current estimated total microorganism diversity on Earth according to new research....
Churchill Downs again focal point of racing action
Churchill Downs returned to action with new safety precautions and a full slate of important stakes on tap for the weekend; it's Derby weekend on Epsom Downs in England and...
U.S., Taiwan sign trade agreement, draw ire of China
The United States signed its first trade agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on Thursday, strengthening their economic ties while drawing a strong rebuke from China.
Cardi B, Latto release 'Put It on the Floor' remix
Megastars Cardi B and Latto release "Put it On Da Floor" remix.
United States re-establishes embassy in Seychelles after 27 years
The United States said on Thursday that it has re-opened its embassy in Victoria, Seychelles, marking a return to a full-time diplomatic presence on the island nation in the East...
New Research Suggests Wheat Crops May Be Threatened by Unprecedented Heat and Drought
A recent study led by a researcher at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University found that the likelihood of extreme temperatures that could affect crop...
'Swimming in plastic': Greek fishermen fight pollution
The fish market of Keratsini, west of Athens, is abuzz in the early morning, with trawlers disgorging crates of sardines and anchovies as trucks await nearby to be loaded.
Heat wave and wildfires scorch east Canada
Eastern Canada sweltered under a record-breaking heat wave on Thursday that risked inflaming wildfires ravaging the Atlantic coast and other parts of the country with "unprecedented" ferocity and scale.
New research suggests wheat crops may be threatened by unprecedented heat and drought
The world is getting hotter, causing shifts in seasonal patterns and increasing the amount of extreme weather such as severe droughts and heat waves, which can affect crop yields and...
Arizona limits building as groundwater dries up
New houses that rely on dwindling groundwater supplies around one of the United States' biggest cities are to be banned, officials said Thursday, in a sign of the strains that...
Sudan's warring sides hit with U.S. punitive measures
Sudan's warring sides have been hit with U.S. punitive measures, as the Biden administration attempts to hold those accountable for threatening peace and stability in the Northeast African nation.
Tropical depression forms in Gulf of Mexico on first day of hurricane season
A tropical depression formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday, the official first day of the Atlantic hurricane season.