It was so hot in Kuwait last summer that birds dropped dead from the sky. …
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Tunisian eco-pioneers battle to save Sahara oasis life
A remote oasis in Tunisia’s desert was exhausted by decades of wasteful water use for agriculture—but…
Egypt displays recently discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara
Egypt on Saturday displayed recently discovered, well-decorated ancient tombs at a Pharaonic necropolis just outside the…
Waste coffee grounds could someday help detect brain waves
There’s nothing like a steaming cup of joe to give your morning a quick boost. Now,…
Sponges, not just their microbes, make biologically potent compounds
Soft and immobile, sea sponges may appear inert, but these simple animals are rich with chemistry.…
'Worm-on-a-chip' device could someday help diagnose lung cancer
Dogs can use their incredible sense of smell to sniff out various forms of cancer in…
Giving the cold shoulder to crunchy ice cream—with a dash of cellulose
Ice cream can be a culinary delight, except when it gets unpleasantly crunchy because ice crystals…
High seas treaty talks fail to reach a deal
The clock ran out Friday at UN talks to forge a legally binding treaty to protect…
Bird flu case forces killing of 5.3 million chickens in Iowa
The confirmation of bird flu at another Iowa egg-laying farm will force the killing of more…
Hot poles: Antarctica, Arctic 40 and 30 degrees Celsius above normal
Earth’s poles are undergoing simultaneous freakish extreme heat with parts of Antarctica more than 70 degrees…