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science, oceans, rogue waves, forecast, AI, study

Terrifying Rogue Waves Haunt the Ocean. Scientists Have a New Plan

tech, Microsoft, Crowdsource, Windows update, global outage

Global Network Outages Leave World With Blue Screens and Confusion

nature, botany, farming, wheat varieties, harvest yield, world hunger

‘Goldmine’ of Wheat Samples From 100 Years Ago May Help Feed World: Scientists

science, tech, robots, surveillance, tiniest solar-powered drone

Watch the World’s Tiniest Solar-Powered Robot Take Flight

environment, Mexico, Maya train, half complete, high cost, low ridership

Mexico’s Costly, Half-Completed Maya Train Draws Few Riders (Maria)

science, trees, Kenya logging, mangroves, hidden bee hives

Mind the Mangroves! Kenyans Combat Logging With Hidden Beehives

biodiversity, wildlife conservation, raptors, rat poison threat, controls

Rat Poison’s Long Reach

climate crisis, global warming, greenhouse gases, atmosphere, heat records smashed

A Look at Heat Records Broken Around the World

ancient tech, India, heatwave, ancient technique, coolant clay, evaporation

This Ancient Technology Is Helping Millions Stay Cool in India

climate change, renewable energy, Florida, Pongamia trees, biofuel hope

Pongamia Trees Grow Where Citrus Once Flourished, Offering Renewable Energy Hope

nature, wildlife, North America, barred owls, East to West takeovers

Barred Owl’s North America Spread Inspires Wonder, Admiration, and Fear

climate crisis, global warming, Google, AI, greenhouse gasses, 48% increase

Google’s Emissions Climb Nearly 50% in Five Years Due to AI Energy Demand

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