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How unexploded bombs cause environmental damage – and why climate change exacerbates the problem
By Christina Greene, Sarah Njeri published
One of the key ways war leads to environmental harm is by leaving behind unexploded weaponry.

AI is transforming weather forecasting − and that could be a game changer for farmers around the world
By Amir Jina, Paul Winters published
The challenge is getting this technology where it's needed.

Boosting timber harvesting in national forests while cutting public oversight won't solve America's wildfire problem
By Tony Cheng, Forrest Fleischman, Courtney Schultz published
In other words, more fire is coming, more often.

How do particle colliders work?
By Paul Sutter published
As the name suggests, particle accelerators involve accelerating subatomic particles to incredibly high speeds and smashing them into tiny targets.

5 forecasts early climate models got right – the evidence is all around you
By Nadir Jeevanjee published
Climate models are complex, just like the world they mirror.

NASA satellites spot brand-new island in Alaska formed by melting glacier (photos)
By Samantha Mathewson published
Satellite images reveal a new island in Alaska's Alsek Lake, formed as retreating glaciers reshape the landscape.

Official death count of 2023 Hawaii wildfires doesn’t capture true toll, study suggests
By Jessica Rendall published
Beyond the blaze, wildfires can have rippling effects on a community’s health and the land.

Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
By Li Qiao published
The Trump administration's "One Big, Beautiful Bill" slashes federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel for aircraft.
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