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Greenland ice flow likely to speed up
Flow of the Greenland Ice Sheet is likely to speed up in the future, despite a recent slowdown, because its outlet glaciers slide over wet sediment, not hard rock, new...
Changing tides: Lake Michigan could best support lake trout and steelhead
Invasive mussels and less nutrients from tributaries have altered the Lake Michigan ecosystem, making it more conducive to the stocking of lake trout and steelhead than Chinook salmon, according to...
Ocean exploration uncovers one of Cuba's hidden natural treasures
After nearly two years of planning, a team of scientists from the US and Cuba has explored never-before-studied mesophotic coral reefs during a month-long circumnavigation of the entire coast of...
Dissolvable, easy-to-use milk capsules for your coffee
Have your coffee without spilling the milk: researchers have developed a milk capsule that dissolves when placed in a hot drink. Not only does this reduce the consumption of packaging...
Florida flood risk study identifies priorities for property buyouts
A study of flood damage in Florida proposes prioritizing property buyouts based on flood risk, ecological value, and socioeconomic conditions. Forecasters say an above-normal hurricane season is likely in the...
Digging in the dirt: Researchers develop new methods for assesing risk of subsurface phosphorus
New methods for assessing the loss of phosphorus in soil have now been developed by researchers. While current measurements focus mainly on surface runoff, the new research is looking at...
Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise
A new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier. Scientists have said one of the main sources...
Reed warblers have a sense for magnetic declination
Researchers recently showed that migratory reed warblers depend on an internal geomagnetic map to guide them on their long-distance journeys. But it wasn't clear how the birds were solving the...
Study validates East Antarctic ice sheet to remain stable even if western ice sheet melts
A new study validates that the central core of the East Antarctic ice sheet should remain stable even if the West Antarctic ice sheet melts.
Watch: Frank travels to New Foodland in 'Sausage Party: Foodtopia' S2
Prime Video is previewing Season 2 of "Sausage Party: Foodtopia," which arrives on the streamer Aug. 13. Seth Rogen returns to lead the voice cast.
Watch: Netflix drops trailer for 'Sakamoto Days' Season 1, Part 2
Netflix released a trailer for Season 1, Part 2 of anime series "Sakamoto Days," which follows a former assassin thrust back into a world of violence to protect his family.
Watch: 'King of the Hill' Season 14 gets a trailer, Ronny Chieng joins cast
Hulu released a trailer for "King of the Hill" Season 14 and announced Ronny Chieng is joining the cast, taking over the role of Khan Souphanousinphone.
S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs
The Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 each established record highs, while the Dow made significant gains on Thursday following the potential 50% tariffs on copper and Brazilian imports.
July ranks 2nd for heat globally, hottest recorded on land
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Earth yet again sizzled with unprecedented heat last month....
Identifying Chemicals of Concern in Plastics - and Pathways Towards Safer Polymers
To curb global plastic pollution and to make plastics safer and more sustainable, countries are currently negotiating a global treaty. A new study published in Nature provides a comprehensive and...
The Mystery Islands of Great Salt Lake
In recent years, strange reed-covered mounds have sprung up on the drying playa of Utah's Great Salt Lake, revealing spots where freshwater has been pushed under pressure to the surface....
A 3-D printed, plastic beaker could help algae grow on Mars
Algae grown under Mars-like conditions could make bioplastic building materials for structures to harbor life in space.
Deep-sea mining could start soon — before we understand its risks
The U.S. push to mine international waters for metals defies global efforts to control and protect these fragile ecosystems.
The Ozone Hole : Over 30 Years of Satellite Observations
AuraHomeAboutSpacecraft and InstrumentsWhy Aura?Science and DataData ResourcesScience FeaturesEducationNewsroom This poster illustrates data from five different missions that tracked the development of the ozone hole from space. Data is presented on globes showing the total...
Citizen scientists will take to the field for U.S. eclipse
(Reuters) - When the moon passes directly in front of the sun on Aug. 21, casting a deep shadow across the United States, thousands of citizen scientists will be watching...
Giant radar satellite set to probe Earth’s shifts and shudders
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'He made Catholicism cool again.' Catholic leaders reflect on Pope Francis ahead of funeral
By prioritizing the environment, championing the poor and striking a more welcoming tone with LGBTQ Catholics, Pope Francis inspired Catholic leaders in Los Angeles and the SoCal area.
This California spa buries you up to your head in compost. Would you try it?
Osmosis Day Spa's enzyme-cedar bath buries guests in a magic mixture of wood chips and rice bran for a relaxing, warming and healing experience.
The Hollywood sign and … Erewhon? How the luxury grocery store became an L.A. tourist destination
When William Rath mapped out his post-law school trip to Los Angeles in May, his itinerary included the city's quintessential landmarks: gazing up at the Hollywood sign from Beachwood Canyon,...
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Solutions to plastic waste from creating cleaner products to cleaning up ocean litter.
Just Stop Oil was policed to extinction - now the movement has gone deeper underground
Climate activists may be going deeper underground.
Ship footage captures sound of Titan sub imploding
Support ship video shows the wife of Oceangate CEO Stockton Rush hearing the sound of the implosion.
How unusual is this UK heat and is climate change to blame?
Scientists are clear that global warming is making heatwaves like this hotter and more likely.