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Mercury may be shrinking faster than scientists expected
The planet has been shrinking since its formation, but a new study suggests the planet’s contraction may be greater than previously thought.
Hurricane Lowell leaves trail of destruction across Kauai
The storm lashed Hawaii’s western islands with heavy rain, widespread flooding and strong winds, leaving most Kauai residents without power. Now extensive recovery efforts begin.
A stronger-than-normal El Niño alarms scientists over Galápagos wildlife
This season’s El Niño phenomenon is due to be stronger than normal and affect the unique flora and fauna of the Galápagos Islands.
Artemis II moonshot commander and pilot are hanging up their astronaut suits at NASA
Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover flew around the moon in April with two other astronauts.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSOpenAI says it solved one of math’s hardest problems, but controversy taints the milestone
The ChatGPT maker denies allegations that it improperly used work from another research team to solve the 200-year-old puzzle.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSYears before Nepal floods, scientists pitched a novel warning system based on seismic signals
Scientists say the system could have triggered lifesaving alerts before floodwaters hit in Nepal. But the concept is unproven in the field.
FOR SUBSCRIBERSShould rocket companies like SpaceX be exempt from some environmental rules? The FAA says yes
The FAA wants to waive some environmental review requirements for space companies. Critics worry they wouldn’t be held accountable.
Pig kidney works for a record 271 days inside the body of American patient
The transplant led to “sustained dialysis independence” for nearly nine months before the patient received a human kidney, a medical journal said.
3 hurricanes in the Pacific show the power of El Niño
The intense storm activity is what climate scientists expect for El Niño, especially because this year’s event is likely to become the strongest on record.
Global warming will exceed limit, U.N. says in report that maps path to get back below danger zone
“If we act now we can limit overshoot,” the report said. “Not a safe world, but safer than remaining above” 1.5 degrees for the long term.
When is it safe to return home after a wildfire? California becomes first state to pass standards
Contaminants like lead and asbestos linger in homes, but there haven’t been consistent requirements to address toxins.
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