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Plastics everywhere, and the myth that made it possible
by Issam Ahmed - January 22, 2026 - 9:27am
If there's one material that defines modern life more than any other, it's plastic: present from the moment we're born in newborn stool, in product packaging, in the soil beneath our feet and the air...
Trump withdraws US from key climate treaty, deepening global pullback
by Issam Ahmed - January 8, 2026 - 12:09pm
President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from a foundational climate treaty as part of a sweeping exit from collective global action, the White House announced Wednesday.
Bruce Springsteen digs into vault to rewrite his 'lost' '90s
by Issam Ahmed - June 28, 2025 - 10:15am
During the Covid pandemic, Bruce Springsteen returned to his archives and "finished everything I had in my vault."
Research shows penguin poo helps keep Antarctica cool
by Issam Ahmed - May 23, 2025 - 3:35pm
Antarctica's icy wilderness is warming rapidly under the weight of human-driven climate change, yet a new study points to an unlikely ally in the fight to keep the continent cool: penguin poo.
AI tool uses selfies to predict biological age and cancer survival
by Issam Ahmed - May 9, 2025 - 12:00pm
Study authors say it could help doctors decide who can safely tolerate punishing treatments, and who might fare better with a gentler approach.
The scientist rewriting DNA, and the future of medicine
by Issam Ahmed - April 6, 2025 - 3:06pm
A revolution is underway in gene editing -- and at its forefront is David Liu, an American molecular biologist whose pioneering work is rewriting the building blocks of life with unprecedented precision.
Over a billion pounds of Coke plastic waste to enter waterways — study
by Issam Ahmed - March 26, 2025 - 7:21pm
By 2030, Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds (602,000 metric tons) of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and waterways each year, according to a stark new analysis published...
Infants remember more than you think, new study reveals
by Issam Ahmed - March 21, 2025 - 2:46pm
A new study challenges assumptions about infant memory, showing that young minds do indeed form memories. The question remains, however, why these memories become difficult to retrieve later in life.
Ebola-infected monkeys cured with a pill, raising hopes for humans — study
by Issam Ahmed - March 15, 2025 - 5:46pm
Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study out Friday that could pave the way for more practical, affordable treatments in humans.
Scientists say Trump cuts threaten climate research, public safety
by Issam Ahmed - March 10, 2025 - 10:51am
Climate scientist Tom Di Liberto had dreamed of working at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) since college. After more than a decade as a contractor, he finally secured a full-time position...
Study reveals dog obesity gene shared by humans
by Issam Ahmed - March 7, 2025 - 11:27am
Researchers identified a gene strongly linked to obesity in pet dogs — and found it is also associated with weight gain in humans.
People can spread bird flu to their cats, US study suggests
by Issam Ahmed - February 23, 2025 - 1:20pm
A study published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that people can transmit bird flu to their domestic cats, with fatal consequences.
'City killer' asteroid now has 3.1% chance of hitting Earth: NASA
by Issam Ahmed - February 20, 2025 - 11:45am
Despite the rising odds, experts say there is no need for alarm.
Newly discovered 'city-killer' asteroid might hit Earth in 2032
by Issam Ahmed - February 2, 2025 - 6:00pm
It may sound apocalyptic, but a newly detected asteroid nearly the size of a football field now has a greater than 1% chance of colliding with Earth in about eight years.
Blue Origin pushes back first launch of giant New Glenn rocket
by Issam Ahmed - January 13, 2025 - 6:08pm
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin will have to wait a little longer for the long-anticipated maiden orbital flight of its brand-new rocket after a launch attempt dragged on for hours before being canceled due to unspecified...
Bezos's Blue Origin poised for first orbital launch next week
by Issam Ahmed - January 5, 2025 - 5:59pm
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's company Blue Origin is poised to launch its first orbital rocket next week, marking a pivotal moment in the commercial space race currently dominated by Elon Musk's SpaceX.
AI makes writing easier, but stories sound alike
by Issam Ahmed - July 13, 2024 - 9:24am
Books and movies of the future could all start to feel the same if creative industries embrace artificial intelligence to help write stories.
Gray whales shrinking fast as climate warms
by Issam Ahmed - June 14, 2024 - 10:21am
Pacific coast gray whales have shrunk in length an astonishing 13% since 2000, adding to evidence that climate change and other human activities are making marine mammals smaller, a study says.
US health experts vote against MDMA as treatment for PTSD
by Issam Ahmed - June 5, 2024 - 11:27am
A panel of US health experts convened by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted against the use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.
Third time could prove lucky for aurora viewers around the world
by Issam Ahmed - May 13, 2024 - 8:23am
Anyone who missed the dazzling auroras dancing across night skies earlier this weekend will get another chance Sunday evening, as the powerful geomagnetic storm hitting the Earth is expected to intensify yet a...
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