In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr
Iran’s nuclear chief wrote a letter to the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying that the agency has not done enough to stop attacks on its only working nuclear power plant. He pointed out that the Bushehr plant has been hit four times, with a recent strike on April 4 killing
Microsoft spent massive amounts of money to make Copilot a standard feature in its products. Ads called it an essential AI helper for work. But its own terms quietly say something very different. A hidden clause in the fine print calls Copilot “for entertainment use only” and warns users not to trus
Recycling leftover eucalyptus wood into biochar turns a common trash problem into a water-cleaning hero. Scientists took ordinary wood chips from eucalyptus trees and heated them without oxygen, creating a material that grabs arsenic from polluted water. In lab tests, one gram of this biochar remove
The Bay Area’s unusual warm spell is about to flip. After weeks of unusually high temperatures, the weather is finally turning. Cool, moist air from the Pacific is pushing in, replacing the dry heat that kept skiers away from Tahoe’s slopes just a month ago. Most areas will see light rain by Thursd
This Easter Sunday brought clear skies and comfortable warmth, perfect for outdoor plans like egg hunts or family gatherings. Mornings started cool, so a light jacket was useful if you were up early. Temperatures climbed to the low 70s by afternoon, offering ideal conditions for outdoor fun. The we
The Artemis 2 crew is about to witness something no one on Earth can see. While most people will have to wait years for the next big eclipse, these astronauts will get a front-row seat during their trip around the moon. On Monday evening, as they zoom past the far side of the moon, the sun will vani
Scientists have mapped how carbon isotopes behave in lakes and rivers worldwide, revealing surprising patterns tied to location and climate. By analyzing thousands of water samples from nearly 2, 000 spots, they found that tropical waters tend to show heavier carbon signatures, while cooler regions
The latest changes from the EPA are shaking up rules that keep air clean. These moves cut back on protections that were built to guard people’s health and the economy from harmful pollutants. The Clean Air Act, a law that was passed with bipartisan support, has saved hundreds of thousands of l
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