Science Nov 13 How a small community fought for justice after finding forever chemicals in drinking water By William Brangham, Frank Carlson
Science Nov 11 Severe solar storms could hit Earth, space forecasters say. Here’s how to see auroras The vibrant displays could be visible across much of the northern U.S., and as far south as Alabama and Northern California. By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press
Science Nov 11 How to turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall The annual carpet of dead leaves can be an important component in gardens. They can serve as root-protecting and insect-sheltering winter mulch or add to a robust compost mix. By Jessica Damiano, Associated Press
World Nov 10 Climate talks start with call for faster action and more togetherness, but without the U.S. Leaders at the two-week Conference of Parties 30, or COP30, emphasize the need for collective action. By Seth Borenstein, Melina Walling, Associated Press
Nation Nov 07 James D. Watson, scientist who co-discovered DNA’s double-helix shape, dies at 97 The breakthrough — made when the brash, Chicago-born Watson was just 24 — turned him into a hallowed figure in the world of science for decades. But near the end of his life, he faced condemnation and professional censure for… By Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press
Nov 06 China, world’s top carbon polluter, is likely to overdeliver on its climate goals. Will that be enough? By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press For the first time, China set a specific target for reducing emissions. However, it falls short of what analysts say is needed. Continue reading
Nov 06 World’s biggest polluters are no-shows at start of UN climate summit in Brazil By Isabel DeBre, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Organizers are hoping this year's Conference of Parties — known as COP30 — will yield action to advance the many unmet promises laid out at previous such meetings. But the leaders of China, the United States and India will be… Continue reading
Nov 04 Scientists spot the brightest flare yet from a supermassive black hole that’s 10 billion light years away By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Studying such behemoths can help researchers understand the stellar neighborhood surrounding them. Continue reading
Nov 04 Climate-fighting efforts have ‘barely moved the needle,’ UN report finds By Seth Borenstein, Melina Walling, Associated Press Even rapid emission cuts may not prevent temperatures from reaching at least 1.7 degrees Celsius (3.1 degrees Fahrenheit) this century. Continue reading
Oct 30 Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts set to open after years of delays By Samy Magdy, Associated Press The museum, which is set to officially open Saturday, highlights Egypt's ancient civilization and is a centerpiece of the government’s drive to boost the tourist industry, a major source of foreign currency in the cash-strapped country. Continue reading