Earth Is Lit, And That's A Problem
Over the last five years, global light pollution has increased nearly 10 percent, a new study shows, The fastest rise occurred in developing nations.
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If The Developing World Can Go Solar, Maybe Puerto Rico Can Too
With most of the island still without electricity, some Puerto Ricans are hoping to follow the example of developing world countries — and turn to the sun for power.
From 'Inky's Great Escape' To Singing Seahorses: Animal Books For The Holidays
From real-life, seaweed-carrying dolphins to fictional singing seahorses, animals in these new books can excite the mind, says anthropologist Barbara J. King.
Study: Reducing Antibiotic Use Not Enough To Reverse Resistance
A new Duke University study shows that curbing antibiotic resistance might be more complicated than we thought.
What The Industry Knew About Sugar's Health Effects, But Didn't Tell Us
The sugar industry pulled the plug on an animal study it funded in the 1960s. Initial results pointed to a link between sugar consumption and elevated triglycerides, which raises heart disease risk.
Scientists Glimpse Houston's Flooded Future In Updated Rainfall Data
Hurricane Harvey's deluge left some homeowners and politicians wondering whether the whole system for predicting floods is any good. Scientists are hoping better data can lead to better flood maps.
Popular Surgery To Ease Chronic Shoulder Pain Called Into Question
U.K. scientists say arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs or bits of ragged tissue in sore shoulders offered no more pain relief than than sham surgery in their randomized test.
Dog Owners Have Lower Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease, Swedish Data Suggest
Researchers looked at hospital visits in Sweden's public health care system and checked them against dog registration records. They found dog owners had lower rates of heart disease.
Greece Was Hit By Storm Some Called A 'Medicane.' What's That?
European weather sites posted imagery showing the swirling wind patterns and a waterspout over the Mediterranean. The low pressure system shared characteristics of tropical cyclones.
How Much Hotter Is It In The Slums?
Researchers took temperature readings in Nairobi's biggest slum during the summer and compared it to readings from a weather station half a mile away. There definitely was a difference.