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Explained: the science behind forecasts of a colder winter in the US, Canada and Europe
Forecasters explain the atmospheric science behind early signals pointing to a colder, snowier winter across parts…
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World
314 wildfires, one pattern: aspen cover consistently slowed the spread, study finds
An analysis of 314 wildfires in the southwestern US found fire spread rates dropped sharply wherever…
World
Inside the engineering behind Egypt’s tallest building, built on a single concrete raft
Engineers had to solve a major technical challenge to build Egypt's Iconic Tower, casting its entire…
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Bumblebees’ hairy bodies may explain why they absorb more toxic metals, study suggests
Scientists say the dense body hair and electrical charge of bumblebees may make them more prone…
World
1,150 years old: The British monarchy’s long history of royal wealth
The British monarchy traces back more than 1,150 years, and today ranks as the fifth-richest royal…
World
Study finds China’s sponge cities cheaper than traditional flood defences
Research on China's sponge city projects in Wuhan and Xiamen found the approach delivered economic benefits…
Culture
Sixteen years of rice paddy art: The Nakano family’s living canvas in Japan
The Nakano family has spent sixteen years turning their rice paddies in Japan into elaborate living…
Culture
Two nations, one date: Argentina and South Sudan both mark independence on July 9
Argentina and South Sudan both observe their independence day on 9 July, despite their declarations coming…