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How China’s New Emissions Pledge Could Radically Alter Climate Change
China’s plan to reduce greenhouse gases will largely determine the world’s emissions trajectory, researchers say
Six New Gecko Species Discovered by Loud Barking Mating Calls
Scientists found new gecko species hidden in plain sight in pristine deserts of southern Africa, thanks to their loud, barking mating calls
Marsh Will-o’-the-Wisps Sparked by Strange Chemistry
A phenomenon called microlightning may explain ghostly blue marsh lights
How Hurricane Humberto Is Pulling Tropical Storm Imelda Away from the U.S.
In a version of the Fujiwhara effect, Hurricane Humberto is pulling Tropical Storm Imelda eastward and away from the U.S.
Weaver Ants Form Complex Chains to Pull More Than 100 Times Their Weight
When more humans are added to a team, each member accomplishes less work—but teams of weaver ants do better and better as more join
Endangered Sharks Caught in Rare Mating Ritual beneath the Waves
The Food and Drug Administration plans to update the safety label for acetaminophen products, and the strongest storm on Earth this year struck several countries in East and Southeast Asia.
Taking Tylenol While Pregnant Is Safer Than Untreated Fevers, Doctors Say
Untreated fevers during pregnancy can cause more harm than taking acetaminophen will
People Are More Likely to Cheat When They Use AI
Participants in a new study were more likely to cheat when delegating to AI—especially if they could encourage machines to break rules without explicitly asking for it
Lab-Grown Organoids Could Transform Female Reproductive Medicine
Artificial tissues that mimic the placenta, endometrium, ovary and vagina could point to treatments for common conditions such as preeclampsia and endometriosis
Hurricane Humberto and Potential Tropical Storm Imelda Complicate Forecasts
Hurricane Humberto and a system that may become Tropical Storm Imelda in the coming days are swirling quite close to each other in the western Atlantic Ocean
