After several years of disappointment, there was a sign Sunday that the Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow may soon have a hatchling. After several years of disappointment, there was a sign Sunday that the Big Bear bald eagle couple Jackie and Shadow may soon have a hatchling. Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science…
Deep in the Mojave National Preserve lies an old open pit mine where workers dug and drilled for gold and silver from the late 1800s to the 1990s. Miners are back at the Colosseum Mine today—but now they’re also looking for rare earth minerals used in advanced technologies. Deep in the Mojave National Preserve lies an…
On a bright October day, high schoolers from Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus piled into a boat on the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C. Most had never been on the water before. On a bright October day, high schoolers from Francis L. Cardozo Education Campus piled into a boat on the Anacostia River in Washington, D.C….
John Scalzi, Silvia Park and Ai Jang all have new books out this month. Whether it’s time travel or a moon made of cheese that takes your fancy, there’s some sci-fi here for you John Scalzi, Silvia Park and Ai Jang all have new books out this month. Whether it’s time travel or a moon made…
Colorectal cancers will soon be the number one cause of cancer death among people under 50. Could changes in lifestyle and environment be to blame? Colorectal cancers will soon be the number one cause of cancer death among people under 50. Could changes in lifestyle and environment be to blame? New Scientist – Home
The iceberg appears to be stuck and may start breaking up near the island of South Georgia. The iceberg appears to be stuck and may start breaking up near the island of South Georgia. BBC News
Encryption would normally be expected to slow down computation, but applying the tools of cryptography to “trick” an algorithm can actually make it work faster Encryption would normally be expected to slow down computation, but applying the tools of cryptography to “trick” an algorithm can actually make it work faster New Scientist – News
The Trump administration cut about 600 workers at the National Weather Service and NOAA. That could hinder work on programs designed for public safety, former employees said. The Trump administration cut about 600 workers at the National Weather Service and NOAA. That could hinder work on programs designed for public safety, former employees said. NBC News Science
In the battle against climate disinformation, native advertising is a fierce foe. A study published in npj Climate Action led by Boston University (BU) researchers, in collaboration with Cambridge University colleagues, evaluates two promising tools to fight misleading native advertising campaigns put forth by big oil companies. In the battle against climate disinformation, native advertising is…
This story is published in partnership with The Examination, a news organization that investigates global health threats. Sign up to subscribe to The Examination’s newsletter. Say you’re an American worker with a retirement plan. Out of concern for the planet — or how wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes might affect your portfolio — you want…