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Climate change

Climate change

Carbon pollution rose last year. Experts blame a cold winter, natural gas prices and data centers.

The U.S. spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, according to new research.
Silhouettes of large billowing smoke coming out of smoke stacks as the sun sets
Silhouettes of large billowing smoke coming out of smoke stacks as the sun sets
4d ago

Astronauts' brains change shape and position after time in space, study finds

The research has implications for NASA's goals to build a base on the moon and eventually conduct crewed missions to Mars.
Astronauts Complete Last Of Three Spacewalks
Astronauts Complete Last Of Three Spacewalks

Same-sex sexual behavior observed in dozens of primate species, suggesting evolutionary origin

A new study posits that same-sex sexual behavior developed to help primates in complex social groups ease tension, reduce conflict and build bonds.
Japanese Macaques or Snow Monkeys, Japan
Japanese Macaques or Snow Monkeys, Japan
6d ago

NASA announces timing for astronauts' early departure from ISS due to medical issue

It will be the first time in the space station's 25-year history that a mission will be cut short because of a medical incident in space.
The crew of NASA’s SpaceX.
The crew of NASA’s SpaceX.

Another California resident dies of death cap mushroom poisoning

The state has recorded an unusual spate of poisonings from foraged mushrooms. There have been 35 since November, whereas fewer than five would be expected in an average year.

California is completely free of drought for the first time in 25 years

Other Western states, however, are experiencing a "snow drought."
A family walks in the rain at Elysian Park on Dec. 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
A family walks in the rain at Elysian Park on Dec. 24, 2025 in Los Angeles, California
8d ago

NASA to bring astronauts home from space station early due to a medical issue

It will be the first such evacuation in the space station's 25-year history. NASA officials said the astronaut is stable.
NASA’s Space X Crew-11 pilot Mike Fincke and commander Zena Cardman
NASA’s Space X Crew-11 pilot Mike Fincke and commander Zena Cardman
8d ago

Climate change

Climate change

Trump's exit from global climate treaty leaves U.S. without a voice in negotiations

The president put an end to more than three decades of U.S. support for the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.
8d ago

NASA considers rare early ISS crew return due to astronaut's medical issue

A NASA spokeswoman said the astronaut with the medical concern, whom she did not identify, was in a stable condition on the orbiting laboratory.
Space Shuttle Endeavour Makes Last Trip To ISS Under Command Of Astronaut Mark Kelly
Space Shuttle Endeavour Makes Last Trip To ISS Under Command Of Astronaut Mark Kelly

A rare whale is having an encouraging season for births. Scientists warn it might still go extinct.

Commercial fishing groups have pushed to extend a pause on federal rules designed to protect North Atlantic right whales.
A North Atlantic right whale peeks above the ocean surface
A North Atlantic right whale peeks above the ocean surface
13d ago

A NASA spacecraft orbiting Mars may be dead

The space agency lost communication with its MAVEN probe nearly a month ago, and efforts to re-establish a connection have been futile.
NASA's MAVEN Orbiter Set For Mission to Mars
NASA's MAVEN Orbiter Set For Mission to Mars

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