4 new species of deep-sea octopus discovered, researchers say
Four new species of octopus, one dubbed the dorado octopus, were found in the ocean off Costa Rica.
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Contrails from airplanes are warming the planet. Could AI offer a solution?
Feathery white lines of condensation left behind airplanes, known as contrails, add to warming the planet. A new study suggests artificial intelligence could dramatically reduce them.
"Grandiose" treasure trove of ancient artifacts, skeletons found in Brazil
In four years of digging, the team of archaeologists have unearthed 43 human skeletons and more than 100,000 artifacts.
Pee-cycling: Turning human urine into fertilizer
The Rich Earth Institute in Vermont collects, pasteurizes and distributes recycled human urine as agricultural fertilizer, to return precious nutrients and minerals to the soil. Pee jokes are an occupational hazard.
Pee-cycling: Turning human urine into fertilizer
Researchers around the world are studying the use of recycled human urine as agricultural fertilizer, to return precious nutrients and minerals to the soil. Correspondent Faith Salie talks with representatives of the Rich Earth Institute about the process of collecting, pasteurizing and distributing massive quantities of pee, and with farmers and gardeners in Vermont who are using urine on their land.
Fossil unearthed decades ago is older, more primitive T. rex, scientists say
The researchers determined it predated T. rex by up to 7 million years, showing that tyrannosaurs were in North America long before paleontologists previously thought.
Mystery of why world's largest ape went extinct finally solved, scientists say
Exactly why the great ape died off after flourishing for hundreds of thousands of years has been one of the lasting mysteries of paleontology.
These charts show what made 2023 the hottest year on record
A breakdown of the numbers and elements that made 2023 the hottest year on record paints a picture of what's to come.
Ancient DNA helps explain why this group has higher multiple sclerosis risk
The findings come from a huge project to compare modern DNA with that culled from ancient humans' teeth and bones.
What to know about micro- and nanoplastics in water, according to experts
How can you avoid microplastics and nanoplastics lurking in plastic water bottles? Experts share tips and explain the potential health concerns.
Tennessee prison system head to resign after failed Christa Pike execution
Debris found of medical plane that went missing near Nantucket with 6 on board
Cornell president says school "must do better" amid criticism of its investigation
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Senior Trump administration officials met to discuss Iran war at Camp David
Trump urges daylight saving time bill supporters to personally call Sen. Cotton
Iowa approves pricy foreign-owned steel plant project in swing district
Zach Bryan wears "Free Palestine" shirt during concert at Gillette Stadium
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
