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November 13, 2024

Autism risk could rise with air pollution, new study suggests

Autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, a new study suggests. Researchers and other experts speak about the potential risk.

November 13, 2024

Tourists stranded in Bali for days after Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights

Thousands of people were stranded at airports in Indonesia and Australia due to the eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano. media reports say.

November 13, 2024

New glowing species of sea slug that inhabits ocean's deep sea 'midnight zone' discovered

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute scientists have discovered Bathydevius caudactylus, a new species of glowing sea slug that lives deep in the ocean.

November 13, 2024

Biden admin says climate change poses national security risks, sends delegation to address them

The White House said one of its delegation's main objectives at the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan will be to address the national security "risks" that climate change poses.

November 13, 2024

British writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for fiction with space-station novel 'Orbital'

British author Samantha Harvey has won the Booker Prize for her novel "Orbital," which focuses on six astronauts aboard the International Space Station.

November 8, 2024

Voters decide on climate measures, reject initiative to tax natural gas powered buildings in California city

Voters in multiple states decided on key ballot initiatives to shape their climate and environmental policies for the next several years.

October 31, 2024

Woman jumps into Niagara Falls with 2 young sons in 'intentional act': police

A woman and her two young children are dead after they intentionally went over a safety rail and leaped into Niagara Falls on Monday, according to New York State Police. Their bodies have yet to be recovered.

October 30, 2024

Florida's glowing waters among the natural wonders inspiring travelers in year ahead

Vrbo identified travel trends for next year, with many seeking “Phenomena List" adventures. Americans are opting to plan their travel around natural wonders related to the great outdoors.

October 28, 2024

Gold is for fall: Cape Cod, Massachusetts, marshland takes on beautiful hue

A drone photographer captured the changing seasons in Cape Cod, featuring a golden marsh landscape.

October 28, 2024

White House selects North Carolina family's Christmas tree farm to provide 2024 tree

The owners of Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in Newland, North Carolina, speak about the family-owned farm and how they grew a tree to be selected by the White House.