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business2 min read10/27/2026New Westinghouse Factory to Expand Nuclear Fuel Production
A roughly $1 billion project in South Carolina will produce higher-energy nuclear fuel, helping existing reactors generate more electricity and operate longer between refueling stops.
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environment2 min read10/27/2026Colorado’s Wildlife Crossing Brings a Sharp Drop in Crashes
An animal crossing system near Larkspur has cut wildlife-vehicle crashes by 91%, slightly exceeding officials’ expectations. Colorado is considering six more crossing locations.
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business2 min read10/26/2026Women Farmers Help Shape India’s Food Message in Europe
India’s presentation at SIAL Paris connected more sustainable farming and women’s independence with plans to reach European food buyers.
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environment2 min read10/26/2026Countries Urged to Coordinate Flights and Cut Delays
The UN’s aviation agency is promoting shared flight planning across borders. The approach can reduce airborne waiting, save fuel and give passengers earlier information about disruption.
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environment2 min read10/25/2026Why Do Iberian Lynxes Dip Rabbits in Water?
Researchers recorded female Iberian lynxes soaking dead rabbits in Spain over five years. The behavior may help with drinking or feeding young cats, but its purpose remains uncertain.
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environment1 min read10/24/2026Orcas Smash Sunfish, Leaving Scientists With Questions
Orcas have been observed breaking sunfish apart with powerful blows. Scientists are considering food sharing and boredom as possible explanations.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026Japan’s Ancient Eruption Had Different Effects on Communities
A study finds that a huge eruption caused population losses in some parts of Japan, while northern communities continued to grow.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026Spar Trials Traditional Apples for Commercial Growing
An orchard in Austria is testing whether historic apple varieties can grow successfully on a commercial scale, with the first fruit heading to Vienna markets.
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environment2 min read10/23/2026New York Council Votes to End Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
A bill passed by the City Council will gradually end the carriage business by mid-2028 after a long debate over animal care and safety.
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curious2 min read10/22/2026How Tiny Snakes Use Cartwheels to Escape
Videos of three snake species show how they swing their tails to roll away from danger, reaching speeds of up to 8.3 miles per hour.
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environment2 min read10/22/2026Bulldog Loses About 20 Pounds and Joins a New Family
After arriving at an animal shelter with serious movement problems, Peggy Sue gradually lost weight. Her new owners have continued her care.
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curious1 min read10/21/2026Record Pumpkin Becomes the First to Pass 3,000 Pounds
A 3,156-pound pumpkin grown by Ron Wallace of Rhode Island broke a world record that was only a week old.
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environment2 min read10/21/2026EU Arctic Plan Puts Greater Focus on Security
The EU's updated Arctic strategy focuses on security, transport and communications while maintaining its position against new oil and gas development.
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curious2 min read10/20/2026Deep-Sea Research Reveals 57 New Species Near Argentina
An international team named 57 new species after studying animals collected during a widely watched expedition off Argentina.
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environment2 min read10/20/2026Contact With Healthy Clones Helps Bleached Corals Recover
A Stanford experiment helped bleached corals recover within seven weeks, but the method requires genetically identical partners and cannot prevent heat damage.
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environment2 min read10/19/2026Thwaites Glacier Faces Long-Term Ice Loss, Two Studies Find
Computer studies suggest that cooling the ocean would not quickly stop ice loss at Thwaites Glacier. A separate projection points to a larger contribution to sea-level rise by 2100.
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environment2 min read10/19/2026Fine Air Pollution Particles Linked to Eye Disease
Research involving millions of people suggests that greater exposure to fine air pollution particles is associated with glaucoma and cataracts.
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environment2 min read10/18/2026Search for Giant Crayfish Suggests a Limit to Growth
Museum collections helped researchers identify a record-size crayfish and investigate why North American crayfish do not grow larger.
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environment2 min read10/17/2026Supreme Court Rejects Hearing on Lobster Boat Tracking
Maine’s tracking requirement remains in place after the Supreme Court declined a fisherman’s appeal. Supporters say boat location data can help manage lobster fishing and protect rare whales.
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environment2 min read10/16/2026Fossils Reveal an Enormous Snake from Ancient India
Researchers estimate that Vasuki indicus measured between 36 and 50 feet long. The ancient snake probably moved slowly and waited for prey to approach.
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