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Today: December 16, 2025
Today: December 16, 2025

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Environment|Science|World

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat

Second levee fails in Washington, forcing more evacuations, as atmospheric river renews flood threat
Environment|Europe|Science|Travel|World

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue

A wildlife photographer has discovered one of the oldest and largest collections of dinosaur footprints in an Italian national park

A photographer finds thousands of dinosaur footprints near Italian Winter Olympic venue
Economy|Environment|Science|World

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected

The 20th anniversary of the annual report tracks how sea ice, snow cover and many other vital signs of the Arctic have changed, and the impact that’s having on people and wildlife.

From record warming to rusting rivers, 2025 Arctic Report Card shows a region transforming faster than expected
Arts|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.

Uniqode explores how national parks and green spaces use technology to enhance visitors' experiences of Mother Nature and all its beauty.

Need an escape? New tech can help you unplug without going totally off the grid.
Environment|Food|Health|Science|World

The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice

Grist reports that climate change is loading rice—the beloved grain that feeds more than half of the world's population—with increasing amounts of arsenic, creating a "scary" health burden.

The 'king of poisons' is building up in rice
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep—a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit

The Conversation reports on one of the most common yet underestimated factors interfering with our sleep these days—how we engage with social media before bed.

Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on sleep—a sleep researcher explains why screens alone aren't the main culprit
Health|Science

Caffeine use disorder: When your energy fix becomes unhealthy

Rula explores the addictive properties of caffeine that can lead to dependence for some people.

Caffeine use disorder: When your energy fix becomes unhealthy
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What your streaming vs. scrolling habits reveal about your mental health

Hers dove into how different screen time impacts our psyche and found that one simple question—do you prefer streaming TV or scrolling social media?—reveals key differences in mental wellness.

What your streaming vs. scrolling habits reveal about your mental health
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites

The closer to Earth a satellite flies, the clearer a picture it can take of the surface. But low-flying satellites also have to deal with atmospheric drag.

The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly

It was once believed that mice had relatively poor vision. Turns out mice are far from blind – and studying how their vision is shaped by their environment and behavior can clarify the same in people.

Gazing into the mind’s eye with mice – how neuroscientists are seeing human vision more clearly
Economy|Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning

Grades can magnify inequities that exist in American schools, making it harder for some students to succeed.

A, B, C or D – grades might not say all that much about what students are actually learning
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Science|Technology

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content

Merriam-Webster’s 2025 word of the year takes aim at poor AI content
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|World

As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic

In an underwater nursery just off the Dominican Republic coast, tiny corals born in a laboratory are slowly growing under the eye of conservationists

As reefs vanish, assisted coral fertilization offers hope in the Dominican Republic
Education|Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours

There are actually two North Poles. One has been wandering over northern Canada and north of there for years. An earth scientist explains why and what it means for holiday travel.

The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours
Environment|Science|World

White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half

White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half

White Christmas hopes could be dashed by a big weather pattern change in December’s second half
Americas|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

24 endangered sea turtles recovering in Florida after cold stunning off Cape Cod

Two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after cold waters off Cape Cod left them with frostbite and pneumonia

24 endangered sea turtles recovering in Florida after cold stunning off Cape Cod
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|Science|World

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers

Gary from Zootopia 2 is a hit in China. Now young people are buying venomous pit vipers
Business|Food|Health|Science

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak

FDA sends warning letters to major retailers for selling recalled formula linked to infant botulism outbreak
Political|Science|Technology|US|World

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision

Republican Sen. Ted Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved before government funding runs out at the end of next month to prevent another midair collision like the one near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people in January

Sen. Cruz wants restrictions on military flights approved soon to prevent another midair collision
Health|Political|Science|Technology

California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump

California is hiring former senior Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials to help launch a public health initiative in response to the Trump administration's changes to health guidance

California hires ex-CDC leaders who were fired or quit under Trump
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Science|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

STORY REMOVED: US--Aviation Safety

The Associated Press has withdrawn its story about aviation safety

STORY REMOVED: US--Aviation Safety
Business|Environment|Food|Health|Science

Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four top retail stores for failing to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous outbreak from their shelves

Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for older women who have gone through menopause

U.S. health officials have expanded approval of a drug that boosts libido in women who report stress due to a low sex drive

FDA OKs libido-boosting pill for older women who have gone through menopause
Health|Science

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives

Mainstream medical organizations have criticized ‘restorative reproductive medicine,’ but some Catholics who follow church teachings consider it a welcome alternative.

How a niche Catholic approach to infertility treatment became a new talking point for MAHA conservatives