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As glaciers melt, scientists study potential for more violent volcanic eruptions

By William Brangham, Lorna Baldwin

Scientists are flocking to Iceland to investigate an increasingly crucial question: Will melting glaciers accelerate and intensify earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? William Brangham reports.

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Mushroom ‘microdosing’ trend has led to increased poison control center calls and ER visits

By Joshua Kellogg, The Conversation

Greater acceptance of mushrooms and psychedelics has led to a growing market for edible products containing non-hallucinogenic mushroom species with claims that these products improve mental function.

WATCH: Powell signals Fed may cut rates soon even as inflation risks remain

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

In a high-profile speech closely watched at the White House and on Wall Street, Powell said that there are risks of both rising unemployment and stubbornly higher inflation.

Using an AI chatbot for therapy or health advice? Experts want you to know these 4 things

By Laura Santhanam

The technology can be tempting, especially with barriers to accessing health care, including cost, wait times to talk to a provider and lack of insurance coverage. But experts told PBS News people need to be aware of the risks these…

Hurricane Erin whips up strong winds and some flooding as it slowly moves further out to sea

By Allen G. Breed, John Seewer, Associated Press

Authorities predicted that the largest swells would whip up life-threatening rip currents from Florida to New England.

Florida’s climate-focused tech sector faces uncertainty after federal cuts

By William Brangham, Sam Weber

South Florida is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Start-ups, local governments and researchers are working to make the area more resilient, but federal funding cuts may hinder those efforts. William Brangham traveled to the region and reports for…

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Webb telescope discovers new tiny moon around Uranus

By Associated Press

The Webb Space Telescope has spotted a new tiny moon orbiting Uranus.

Spain battles record fires even as end of heat wave brings lower temperatures

By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press

Thousands of firefighters, aided by soldiers and aircraft, are battling fires on Tuesday in parched woodland, especially in northwestern Spain.

What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin

By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press

Although forecasters are confident that the storm won’t make direct landfall in the United States, authorities on a few islands along North Carolina’s Outer Banks issued evacuation orders and warned that some roads could be swamped by big waves.