Jul 23 World’s smallest-known snake slithers its way into rediscovery in ‘aha moment’ for scientists By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The Barbados threadsnake, which reaches about four inches fully grown, has only been seen a handful of times since 1889. Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law By Molly Quell, Mike Corder, Associated Press The International Court of Justice on Wednesday delivered an advisory opinion in a landmark case about nations' obligations to tackle climate change and consequences they may face if they don't. Continue reading
Jul 21 Pope Leo XIV marks 56th anniversary of moon landing with Vatican observatory visit, call to Buzz Aldrin By Associated Press The pontiff was accompanied by astronomers and students participating in the traditional summer school organized by the observatory. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 4:27 Malaysia stops accepting plastic waste from the U.S. and other rich nations By John Yang, Andrew Corkery The U.S. produces more plastic waste than any other country in the world. Last year, more than 35,000 tons of it was shipped to Malaysia, which received more discarded plastic from rich nations than any other developing country. But in… Continue watching
Jul 19 Analysis: AI in health care could save lives and money — but not yet By Turgay Ayer, The Conversation A professor and researcher who studies AI and health care analytics explains why AI’s growth will be gradual, and how technical limitations and ethical concerns stand in the way of AI’s widespread adoption by the medical industry. Continue reading
Jul 19 EPA eliminates research and development office as it begins thousands of layoffs By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Environmental Protection Agency said Friday it is eliminating its research and development arm and reducing agency staff by thousands of employees. Continue reading
Jul 16 7.3 magnitude earthquake stirs tsunami warning along parts of Alaska’s southern coast By Associated Press Officials in the Pacific Northwest were evaluating whether there was any threat to coastlines there. Continue reading
Jul 16 The largest chunk of Mars on Earth just fetched a meteoric sum at auction, but bidders really bit at a baby dino skeleton By Dave Collins, Associated Press The largest piece of Mars ever found on Earth was sold for just over $5 million at an auction of rare geological and archaeological objects in New York on Wednesday, while a juvenile dinosaur skeleton went for more than $30… Continue reading
Jul 16 How climate change is making the World Cup calendar more dangerous for athletes and fans By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press Tournament soccer in June and July is a tradition going back to the first World Cup in 1930. Continue reading
Jul 15 Axiom Space’s private spaceflight ends with a Pacific splashdown By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press It was Axiom's fourth mission to the space station, part of NASA's effort to open up space to more businesses and people. Continue reading