Senate debate spotlights the race to upgrade power grids for data centers and clean energy
America’s electricity system faces two powerful sources of growth after decades of relatively flat demand. Data centers need enormous amounts of reliable electricity for cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Manufacturers…
Brooklyn apartment building collapse sparks rescue effort and safety review
A collapse at a Brooklyn apartment building sent firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and utility crews into an urgent response. Teams searched damaged areas, cleared nearby homes, and monitored unstable walls…
Floodwaters boost Lake Powell by 20 feet, offering rare relief to drought-stricken Southwest reservoirs
Lake Powell has risen about 20 feet after floodwaters surged through the upper Colorado River system. The gain offers welcome breathing room for a reservoir battered by prolonged drought. It…
Scientists Track Unusual Meteor Shower as Skies Darken Across North America
Nightfall moves across North America from east to west, opening a broad window for meteor observations. Scientists are tracking an unusual display through camera networks, radar stations, and reports from…
Italy Investigates Wave of Bomb Threats Targeting Thousands of Schools
Authorities assess the nationwide threat Italian authorities are investigating a wave of bomb threats that targeted thousands of schools across the country. The warnings prompted police, education officials, and local…
Local governments move to curb or drop Flock surveillance cameras
Across the United States, local officials are reconsidering automated license plate reader networks operated by Flock Safety. Some cities are canceling contracts, while others are limiting searches, data sharing, and…
Japan launches emergency AI-powered cybersecurity response after major data breaches
Japan has activated an emergency cybersecurity response that places artificial intelligence at the center of national threat detection. The move follows damaging breaches across government, transport, technology, and critical service…
France’s nationwide strikes intensify as unions press leaders over cost-of-living concerns
Strike pressure and its causes France’s nationwide strike movement is gaining force as unions demand stronger protection from rising household costs. Workers have joined stoppages across transport, education, energy, sanitation,…
Scientists investigate why the Pacific’s Great Garbage Patch is changing color
A moving field, not a floating island The Great Pacific Garbage Patch occupies a shifting region within the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre. Rotating currents gather buoyant debris across a broad…
Boston Museum of Science unveils dance-and-robot programming to broaden public access to science
The Museum of Science, Boston has unveiled dance and robotics programming designed to make science feel more open and approachable. The offerings use movement, performance, machines, and conversation to connect…