Scientists Create ‘Biocomputer’ with Lab-Grown Brain Tissue
American researchers have combined lab-grown human brain tissue with computer hardware to create a working biocomputer.
Company Works with Google to Provide Energy from the Earth’s Heat
Google recently announced that it has begun using carbon-free electricity from a geothermal project to power data centers in the state of Nevada.
These Coral Reefs Are Doing Well in Gulf of Mexico
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says changes in ocean temperature are the leading cause of coral bleaching around the world.
2023 Likely to Be Warmest Year in Recorded History
European researchers say a very hot October has put 2023 on a likely path to become the warmest year in recorded history.
Report: Electrical Grid Problems Risk World Climate Goals
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says many world electrical grids will need major improvements to support international climate change goals.
Water Levels Low in North Brazil, Near Amazon River
People, animals and fish who depend on the waterways connected to the Amazon River close to the Brazilian city of Manaus are facing a long period of dry weather.
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NASA to Launch Spacecraft to Observe Metal-rich Asteroid
The American space agency NASA is preparing to launch a spacecraft designed to observe an asteroid made mostly of metal.
Scientists Recover Genetic RNA from Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
Researchers say they have recovered genetic material from the Tasmanian tiger, an Australian animal that has long been extinct.
Study: Earth Outside ‘Safe Operating Space for Humanity’
A new study from international researchers says that Earth is outside of its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine measures of its health.
App Identifies Birds by Sound
More than 7 million people now use the Merlin Bird ID worldwide.