Without a doubt, Tyrannosaurus rex is the most famous dinosaur in the world. The 40-foot-long predator…
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New device in New Mexico turns back clock on astronomy
A newly forged steel instrument that can pinpoint the path of stars and planets across the…
All global sustainability is local
Nations across the world are following a United Nations blueprint to build a more sustainable future—but…
New study estimates the global extent of river ice loss as Earth warms
More than half of Earth’s rivers freeze over every year. These frozen rivers support important transportation…
Four dead after Indonesian capital hit by flooding
Four people died as Indonesia’s capital was hit by flooding, a disaster agency official said Wednesday,…
Australia scrambles to reach thousands stranded by bushfires
A major operation to reach thousands of people stranded in fire-ravaged seaside towns was under way…
Palau bans 'reef-toxic' sunscreen
Palau’s pioneering ban on “reef-toxic” sunscreens took effect Wednesday as the tiny Pacific island nation introduced…
Blazar variability
Active galactic nuclei (AGN) are supermassive black holes at the centers of galaxies that are accreting…
Lawsuit: Asbestos, mold, fumes make fire station hazardous
A firefighter says asbestos, mold and toxic fumes inside a fire station in Alabama’s largest city…
Egypt draws ire with artifacts' move to busy Tahrir Square
Egypt’s recent decision to transport ancient Pharaonic artifacts to a traffic circle in the congested heart…