Dimming the Sun Would Help Lower the Risks of El Niño
As worries about a growing super El Niño mount, new findings suggest a radical solution to mitigating its impacts.
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Prediction Markets Let You Bet on Whether a Wildfire Will Burn Down Your Town
Wildfire survivors call fire-prediction markets “morally reprehensible” and worry they could increase the risk of arson.
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There’s a Global Network of Fungi Under Your Feet. This Is the First Complete Map
A new study has succeeded in mapping, on a global scale, the fungal network that supports plant life and helps regulate our planet’s climate.
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Scientists Have Identified a New Fossil Species of Axolotl in Mexico
Ambystoma quetzalcoatli is the first fossil salamander to be formally identified in Mexico, revealing that axolotls have inhabited the country for millions of years.
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3 Nuclear Startups Hit a Big Milestone. Why It Matters—and Why It Doesn’t
The companies’ Fourth of July plans include celebrating new reactor designs coming online. But there’s still a long way to go before they deliver energy at a meaningful scale.
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How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV
Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically.
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Space Lasers Show How Venezuela’s Earthquakes Reshaped the Earth’s Crust
New satellite imagery reveals how much terrain has shifted in the wake of the twin quakes.
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New York Is About to Feel Hotter Than Phoenix
Extreme heat coupled with humidity will make it feel like 109 degrees Fahrenheit as the holiday weekend approaches.
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Venezuela Earthquake Destruction Revealed in New Satellite Images
The maps and images show the extent of destruction and give rescue operations a tool to find any remaining survivors.
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Want to Boost Your Home’s Resale Value? Install a Heat Pump
Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels.
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