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Category: Science
Heat and wildfire smoke affect birth outcomes, according to a new study
Heat and wildfire smoke affect birth outcomes, according to a new study of women in Los…
Tropical Storm Chantal brings heavy rains into northeastern South Carolina
Tropical Storm Chantal grew in strength as it approached the southeast U.S. coast. It’s forecasted to…
California’s Largest Wildfire of the Year Forces Evacuations
The Madre Fire has grown to more than 52,500 acres in San Luis Obispo County.
How did Elon Musk’s Starlink become so dominant in the market?
The team from NPR’s “Planet Money” looks at Elon Musk’s Starlink and its big lead in…
NASA spots a new comet flying in from a distant star system
The newly discovered interstellar visitor is just the third of its kind and fascinates astronomers who…
Gulf Between U.S. and Europe’s Climate Targets Just Got Wider
The EU is pushing ahead with an ambitious new target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, signaling…
How to Make Your Pet an Online Star
Lots of people think their adorable dog or cat could become a pet influencer—and make their…
‘Thrilled’ California Developers Cheer Rollback of State’s Environmental Law
New legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom exempts most new housing projects in urban centers from…
California Dismantles Landmark Environmental Law to Tackle Housing Crisis
Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom pushed to roll back a 50-year-old law blamed for blocking development and…