The Sanjiang Plain was explored through 287 cores taken from nine deep holes. Scientists measured rare earth metals, common rock elements, acidity and plant leftovers in each layer. Their goal was to see how these metals stack up from the surface down and what shapes that pattern. The metal story i
Tidal wetlands, the green lungs along coastlines, play a huge role in keeping ecosystems balanced. They give homes to many species, shield shorelines from floods, lock away carbon, and clean the water that flows through them. But people’s activities and a warming planet are shrinking these vital
The Knoxville Smokies came back to Covenant Health Park on Tuesday, but they struggled to get their offense going and lost 3‑1 in the first of a six‑game set against the Montgomery Biscuits. Yenrri Rojas began the game for the Smokies, giving up six hits and three runs over five innings. He struc
The University of New Mexico’s faculty union is standing up against a planned 13. 1% rise in health‑insurance premiums that could cut into teachers’ paychecks next year. The union says the hike would make it harder for staff to afford their own coverage, especially those with families. One assist
Recent research shows that the heat released by data centers can raise local temperatures by a few degrees. The study measured air temperature changes around four facilities in Phoenix, finding increases of 1. 5 to 4 °F within 500 m downwind. Data centers consume large amounts of electricity,
Energy projects across the United States can move faster if the rules for getting permits are made simpler and more reliable. Even when politics is heated, many lawmakers agree that better permitting would help build new power plants and offshore wind farms. If the current Congress acts before its t
Trader Joe’s has said the idea that its staff are taught to flirt is simply a myth, according to the chain’s chief executive. The statement came during a podcast where the CEO made it clear that no such training exists. Yet people still keep asking why their checkout experience feels so lively. The
Multiple sclerosis is a tricky disease to predict. Even with new medicines and lab tests, doctors still struggle to know how it will progress in each person. Traditional methods look mainly at how much damage the brain shows, but they miss other important clues. A group of researchers from a large
The author is set to attend a Red Sox match with his son, a friend and the friend's child. They plan to sit behind the iconic Green Monster, cheer loudly, enjoy hot dogs, and sing “Sweet Caroline. ” After the game, he anticipates a pang of guilt because his lifelong devotion to the team no longer ho
A Canadian athlete once believed his hockey career was winding down, but a chance trip to Australia rewrote that story. He had spent years moving from the NHL’s bright lights to Europe’s second‑tier leagues, and by 2022 he felt ready to hang up his skates. His body was still fit, and the game st
