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Environment Sep 23, 2022

Strong winds, heavy rains hit Bermuda as Hurricane Fiona skirts by

Gusts of 100 miles an hour and driving rain buffeted Bermuda early Friday, leaving thousands without power and fearing coastal damage as Hurricane Fiona, a powerful Category 3 storm, slid past the Atlantic island.

Environment Sep 23, 2022

Fortified Bermuda braces for powerful Hurricane Fiona

The beach chairs and umbrellas were put away, storefronts were covered and a lighthouse illuminated racing clouds overhead as Bermuda braced Thursday for Hurricane Fiona, a powerful Category 4 storm that has left a trail ...

Astronomy Oct 7, 2021

'Double' galaxy mystifies Hubble astronomers

Gazing into the universe is like looking into a funhouse mirror. That's because gravity warps the fabric of space, creating optical illusions.

Plants & Animals Oct 6, 2020

Battling with neighbors could make animals smarter

From ants to primates, 'Napoleonic' intelligence has evolved to help animals contend with the myriad cognitive challenges arising from interactions with rival outsiders, suggest researchers at the University of Bristol in ...

Security Jul 7, 2019

Mystery of NSA leak lingers as stolen document case winds up

Federal agents descended on the suburban Maryland house with the flash and bang of a stun grenade, blocked off the street and spent hours questioning the homeowner about a theft of government documents that prosecutors would ...

Business May 9, 2019

Boeing struggling with Mt. Everest PR challenge

No amount of public relations spin can repair the reputational hit from two deadly plane crashes. But Boeing may have further damaged itself with muddled communications that downplayed its responsibility in the disasters.

Business Apr 25, 2019

US invites world's aviation regulators to meeting on Boeing's 737 MAX

Facing criticism that it is too close to Boeing, the Federal Aviation Administration has invited global regulators to a meeting on the Boeing 737 MAX next month as it works to restore confidence following two deadly crashes.

Archaeology Apr 30, 2018

Ancient quids reveal clues about genetic ancestry of early Great Basin inhabitants

If you want to know about your ancestors today, you can send a little saliva to a company where - for a fee - they will analyze your DNA and tell you where you come from. For scientists trying to find out about ancient peoples, ...

Business Mar 26, 2018

In a trade war, aviation giant Boeing could be a sitting duck

The sparkling new Boeing 787s bound for China Southern Airlines and Air China are waiting to be delivered, but the prospect of a trade war could make for a less rosy future.

Archaeology Jan 15, 2018

Another chance for the last man hanged in Dundee?

A re-examination of the medical evidence which led to the execution of William Bury, the last man hanged in Dundee 129 years ago, will be staged at a public mock trial next month, organised by the University of Dundee.

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