A recent study shows that data centers across the United States are not just busy with computers; they also generate a hefty environmental toll. The research, carried out by an economist at Carnegie Mellon, looked at almost 2, 800 data centers in operation in 2025. Using public information fro
The Senate’s top Democrat on the Finance Committee has called for an investigation by the IRS into tax advice given by two large law firms. He points to a strategy that lets wealthy clients claim Puerto Rico residency and avoid more than $100 million in U. S. taxes. The request targets opinion
The president’s decision to fire every member of the National Science Board last week is a sharp blow to the United States’ scientific future. The board had guided the National Science Foundation, which funds a wide range of research from chemistry to climate science. Its removal leaves the fo
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act like tiny messages inside the body, telling cells how to grow, heal and stay healthy. Because of their power, scientists and companies are racing to find ways to give people these molecules without needles. One company has turned a simple spray
For three decades, deadlines have been a constant companion, shaping the rhythm of my work. The pressure once felt like an ache, but repeated exposure turned it into a familiar habit. I have spent many years navigating the complex world of scientific communication, sharing findings with local newspa
The Los Angeles Lakers are on a risky path as they head to Houston for Game 6 of their playoff series. The Lakers, who are down three games to none, have already shown resilience by winning the first two matches at home. Their star LeBron James has delivered strong performances, and seasoned players
The winter’s record low snowfall has left rivers in the Vail area running lower than usual, forcing organizers to rethink the water events for this year’s Mountain Games. Instead of canceling everything, they have moved most races to nearby rivers that still hold enough water for safe competition.
Motorcycle riders are stepping up their safety game this spring, and a new campaign called “Airbags Save” is leading the charge. The program, launched in 2024, highlights how modern airbag jackets and helmets can cut crash forces by as much as 95 percent. It also stresses that wearing the right gear
The average age of menopause in the United States is about fifty‑two years, but one woman in Austin has set her sights on staying in that stage until sixty. She believes that by slowing the decline of her ovaries, she can keep her health robust for longer and also extend the years in which she could
In city parks and gardens, a group of wild cockatoos discovered that trying new snacks can be safer when they see other birds doing it first. Scientists set up experiments in five different roosting spots across Sydney, where they offered colored almonds that the parrots had never tasted before.
