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Environment Dec 8, 2025

When companies 'go green,' air quality impacts can vary dramatically

Many organizations are taking actions to shrink their carbon footprint, such as purchasing electricity from renewable sources or reducing air travel. Both actions would cut greenhouse gas emissions, but which offers greater ...

Environment Dec 4, 2025

Seeding jet exhaust with ice-nucleating particles could reduce aviation's climate impact

If you look up at the sky on a clear day, chances are you'll notice thin, white clouds—also known as contrails—following behind airplanes.

Astronomy Dec 1, 2025

UK space weather probe captures biggest solar radiation spike in almost 20 years

New balloon-mounted space radiation probes developed by the Surrey Space Center at the University of Surrey have captured their first measurements of a major solar storm, confirming the research team's model, which indicates ...

Environment Nov 24, 2025

Contrails are a major driver of aviation's climate impact, study shows

Aviation's climate impact extends beyond carbon dioxide emissions. A new international study, involving researchers from Chalmers University of Technology and the University of Gothenburg, reveals that contrails can represent ...

Economics & Business Nov 21, 2025

Q&A: How will recent economic disruptions impact the holiday shopping season?

November marks the start of the busiest time of year for retailers and shoppers alike. But how will recent developments like tariffs and the government shutdown impact the winter shopping season?

Social Sciences Nov 13, 2025

Amelia Earhart disappeared almost 90 years ago. Why are so many people still looking for her?

It has been more than 88 years since the world's most famous female aviator, Amelia Earhart, and her navigator Fred Noonan, disappeared on the second-to-last leg of their around-the-world flight odyssey.

Space Exploration Nov 11, 2025

Amid new FAA restraints, SpaceX goes for record launch

The government shutdown's strain on air traffic control has not only led to limitations on airlines, but spaceflight too.

Space Exploration Nov 10, 2025

Bezos's Blue Origin postpones rocket launch over weather

Blue Origin, the space company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, was forced Sunday to postpone the anticipated launch of its New Glenn rocket due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Space Exploration Nov 9, 2025

Bezos's Blue Origin set to launch NASA mission to Mars

New Glenn, the towering rocket built by Jeff Bezos's space company Blue Origin, is set to take off on its second mission Sunday as competition intensifies with Elon Musk's SpaceX.

Space Exploration Nov 5, 2025

Blue Origin eyes 2nd New Glenn launch with Mars-bound NASA satellites

Blue Origin's heavy lift New Glenn became the first commercial rocket to make it to orbit on its first try back in January. Jeff Bezos' company is looking to repeat the feat while also nailing a return landing of its booster, ...

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