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In the Search for Life beyond Earth, NASA Dreams Big for a Future Space Telescope image Astronomers are moving ahead in planning NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory, a telescope designed to answer the ultimate question: Are we alone in the universe?
Polar Bear Dens Are Hard for Humans to See, but Drone-Mounted Radar Can Help image As humans encroach on polar bear habitats, new tools such as drone-mounted radar can prevent us from disrupting the hidden dens where bears give birth
New EPA Methane Rule Will Slash Emissions from Oil and Gas image At the COP28 climate meeting, the EPA announced the final version of a rule that aims to deeply cut methane emissions by requiring equipment upgrades and regular leak inspections
Efforts to Slow Climate Change Could Inadvertently Create Humanitarian Crises image In promoting renewable energy, wealthier nations could worsen health, housing and labor problems in the developing nations where materials are sourced