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Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat.Extreme heat and flooding are accelerating the deterioration of bridges, engineers say, posting a quiet but growing threat. Read More

Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance.Fertilizer made from city sewage has been spread on millions of acres of farmland for decades. Scientists say it can contain high levels of the toxic substance. Read More

His work provided the basis for the worldwide best seller “The Bible Code,” but he later rejected the book as unscientific.His work provided the basis for the worldwide best seller “The Bible Code,” but he later rejected the book as unscientific. Read More

Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said.Getting the expensive fertility treatments covered would be possible, but an uphill battle, health policy experts said. Read More

His research enabled the discovery that protons and neutrons are made of smaller particles, contributing to a fuller picture of the subatomic universe.His research enabled the discovery that protons and neutrons are made of smaller particles, contributing to a fuller picture of the subatomic universe. Read More

People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for reasons that are not clear.People taking Wegovy were not protected from infection. But in a large trial, their death rates were markedly lower, for reasons that are not clear. Read More

In a South Dakota cavern, scientists are working to capture the most elusive particles in the universe.In a South Dakota cavern, scientists are working to capture the most elusive particles in the universe. Read More

Earth scientists are working to determine the course of future lava flows in Iceland’s southwestern corner one bucketful at a time.Earth scientists are working to determine the course of future lava flows in Iceland’s southwestern corner one bucketful at a time. Read More

The new guidelines from the Agriculture Department encourage third-party assessments of environment-related claims, which have come under fire.The new guidelines from the Agriculture Department encourage third-party assessments of environment-related claims, which have come under fire. Read More

Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence.Sparrow weavers in Africa appear to learn distinct building styles that reflect group traditions, research shows. It raises intriguing questions about avian intelligence. Read More