Heatwaves are surpassing the extremes predicted by climate models
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Swarms of cyborg cockroaches could be manufactured by robots
A cockroach with an electronic backpack can be steered remotelyCourtesy of Hirotaka…
The way Cheerios stick together has inspired a new kind of robot
A robot inspired by Cheerios releasing alcohol fuel with a fluorescent dyeJackson…
Bird flu may be adapting to become more infectious to humans
Bird flu has been spreading in wild animals for years but it…
How safe is the US food supply?
Produce has been the source of many foodborne illness outbreaks in the…
What will it take to solve our planet’s plastic pollution crisis?
Plastic waste in IndonesiaPA Images / Alamy The world currently produces more…
Hunter-gatherers built a massive fish trap in Belize 4000 years ago
Satellite image showing channels that formed part of an ancient fishery, and…
Meteorite crystals show evidence of hot water on ancient Mars
A Martian meteorite nicknamed Black BeautyCarl B. Agee (University of New Mexico)…
Risk algorithm used widely in US courts is harsher than human judges
Judges can use algorithms to help make their decisionsFrances Twitty/Getty Images A…
Common chemical in drinking water hasn’t been tested for safety
Millions of US residents may be drinking water containing the potentially harmful…
