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'Screwball,' 'crazy,' 'strange': As hurricane season ends, researchers note its surprises
The surprises were a reminder of the season's unpredictability — particularly in a warming world — even as forecasting gets more accurate.
COP30 climate deal increases money to countries hit by climate change, but no explicit fossil fuel plan
Brazilian hosts of the conference said they'd eventually come up with a road map to get away from fossil fuels, working with hard-line Colombia.
With the world at a climate summit, White House pushes major environmental rollbacks
A series of sweeping proposals this week encouraged oil drilling and weakening protections for wetlands and endangered animals.
Trump administration announces plan to drill oil off California and Florida
The plan has been met with strong opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and is likely to draw bipartisan pushback in Florida.
Moss survived in space for nine months, study finds
Not only did the spores endure after exposure to the harsh environment of the cosmos, they could still reproduce after returning to Earth.
Trump administration moves to roll back some Endangered Species Act protections
The proposed changes include the elimination of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's "blanket rule" that protects animals and plants classified as threatened.
NASA releases new photos of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS
The object is the third interstellar visitor to our solar system ever confirmed. It will reach its closest point to Earth next month.
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Acting FEMA head resigns after six months on the job
David Richardson led the agency during a turbulent chapter, most notably during the devastating Texas flooding.
Ancient RNA offers a snapshot of a mammoth's life 39,000 years ago
The discovery offers a vivid portrait of the animal's final moments and could redefine the understanding of ancient biology.
Possible human bird flu case in Washington state, first in U.S. in 9 months
The older adult was hospitalized in early November and treatment is ongoing. 
Blue Origin rocket successfully lands booster during launch for first time
Company employees cheered wildly as the booster landed upright on a barge 375 miles offshore.
