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1. Scientists Think Bee Silk Could Be a Surprising New Supermaterial. Here's Why.

   Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:30:03 -0000

   Researchers have actually been looking into the properties of different bee silks for the past 20 years, but scientists have now taken things a step further by creating a non-invasive approach to synthesizing the silk. Read on below – and follow ScienceAlert for news that sparks your curiosity.

2. Thousands died in England and Wales from recent heat waves: Report

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:39:09 -0000

   The total number of deaths exceeds 2,700. More than 2,700 people are estimated to have died in England and Wales in recent months as a result of …

3. A new deal on balcony solar just dropped in the US

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:30:00 -0000

   Plug-in panels can lower your bills. To boost the American market for the tech, nonprofit Bright Saver is selling kits with no markup, starting at …

4. Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:11:39 -0000

   Why is Venus the hottest planet, whereas Mercury is closer to the Sun? – Sejal M., age 7, Bangalore, India When the solar system had just formed, 4.5 …

5. Trump Poised to Shrink Two National Monuments in Utah

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:54:42 -0000

   On fusion’s record year, nuclear satellites, and Chilean copper Current conditions: More than two dozen locations across the Mountain West and Midwest …

6. Scientists Just Figured Out How Much Time Is Left for Life on Earth

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0000

   It’s been a good ride. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Some scientists think that in five billion years, as the Sun ages and transforms into a Red Giant, Earth will be swallowed whole, effectively ending its 10-billion-year-long existence. • However, due to the Sun’s increasing …

7. Conservative groups say Justice Kagan cannot be impartial in upcoming Supreme Court climate litigation

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:57 -0000

   Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan is facing calls for a Senate Judiciary Committee investigation after a coalition of conservative legal organizations accused her of failing to recuse herself from a major climate change case expected to be argued before the high court next term, alleging she …

8. Michigan saw its hottest day on record 90 years ago this week

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:00:56 -0000

   Ninety years ago this week, the U.S. was in the grip of one of the worst heat waves on record - and it dealt Michigan an especially harsh blow, …

9. This California Oil Pipeline Was Dormant for 11 Years. Trump Reopened It.

   Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:21:43 -0000

   On a hillside trail near Santa Barbara, Calif., songbirds chirped in the arching branches of oak trees. The bright blue Pacific Ocean lapped at the secluded cliffs below. Given the breathtaking views, it was easy to miss a knee-high sign on an orange pillar. Warning: Crude Oil Pipeline. For decades, …

10. The biggest heat dome on Earth is sitting on top of Minnesota

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:51:28 -0000

    International Falls, appropriately nicknamed the "Icebox of the Nation," might hit 100 degrees for only the fifth time in recorded history on Monday. …

11. Laura Loomer Tears Into Mitch McConnell’s Hospital Photo Put Out by ‘Liars’ on His Staff

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:32:40 -0000

    MAGA activist Laura Loomer doubled down on her skepticism about Senator Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) health status on Sunday, claiming the Republican’s …

12. Wildfire of "exceptional scale" burning near Paris

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:46:21 -0000

    Two firefighting planes were deployed to the Paris region Sunday after a large fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a …

13. Silos are disappearing from the farm landscape. One woman wants to track them down before they do

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    For 150 years, silos have been a fixture of the Corn Belt, but efforts to preserve them have been haphazard. Silos — tower-like structures on farms …

14. Millions Evacuated as Typhoon Bavi Triggers Severe Flooding Across China.

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:32:48 -0000

    Millions of people have been evacuated across eastern and northern China as Typhoon Bavi unleashed torrential rain, widespread flooding and powerful winds

15. Europe is testing air conditioners that don't use any refrigerants at all

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:26:00 -0000

    The big picture: A new generation of cooling technology is beginning to move from lab testing into early real-world trials, as researchers and …

16. What the U.S. can learn from Australia’s home battery boom

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:00:00 -0000

    A homeowner in Australia named Sam recently opened his electricity bill and found he had over $700 AUD ($500 USD) in credit. He had solar panels, a …

17. China’s 'Green Great Wall' tames desert growth, but scientists warn the fight is not over

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 01:05:40 -0000

    KUBUQI DESERT, China (AP) — For half a century, millions of workers have repeated a task across the deserts in northern China: inserting forearm-length sticks into shifting sand, first in a row, then in an intersecting line, gradually forming a grid. Then saplings are planted at the center of each …

18. National Parks Are in Chaos. Trump Is Making It Worse

    Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:22 -0000

    With its ancient sequoias, towering waterfalls and glacier-carved granite cliffs, California’s Yosemite National Park has long been one of the most visited destinations in the national park system, helping to inspire its very creation. The vistas, which span more than 1,100 square miles along the …

19. Conservative groups seek Justice Elena Kagan’s recusal from ‘climate lawfare’ case

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:01:05 -0000

    Nearly two dozen conservative groups asked the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday to look into why Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan has not …

20. Entire Boundary Waters to close Tuesday due to extreme heat, wildfires

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:01:07 -0000

    The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is set to temporarily close starting Tuesday, July 14 as extreme heat and numerous wildfires create dangerous …

21. Heat waves in England and Wales caused thousands of additional deaths

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:46:45 -0000

    July 13 (UPI) -- Exceptionally hot weather in May and June was responsible for the heat-related deaths of at least 2,700 people in England and Wales, …

22. The World’s Only Polar Bear Jail Is Real — and It’s in One of Canada’s Wildest Towns

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:11:06 -0000

    Churchill, Manitoba, is home to the world's only polar bear jail—a unique conservation program that protects both hungry bears and local residents …

23. Extreme heat threatens Italy's Parmesan heartland

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:40:46 -0000

    MONTECAVOLO/MEDESANO, Italy, July 13 - Fifty years ago, farmers in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region used to open the windows in their barns at night …

24. Largest “Photograph” Ever Made Fills Nearly 5 Acres of a Wheat Field

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:50:43 -0000

    In southern France, artist Almudena Romero created what many describe as the largest photographic artwork ever made by transforming a two-hectare (nearly 5-acre) wheat field into a living image of a human eye. The work belongs to her ongoing project Farming Photographs, developed with the French …

25. Part of Lindsey Graham’s legacy: Climate negotiator

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:15 -0000

    The South Carolina Republican was once a member of a group looking for a deal on bipartisan climate legislation. When the Senate was seriously considering legislation to cap planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions nearly two decades ago, Lindsey Graham was a supporter. Graham’s work on climate, …

26. Arguments That Embarrass Only The Advocate

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:44:00 -0000

    Thinking about issues is a good idea. Making silly arguments that reflect poorly on your intelligence is a less good idea. I often see arguments that …

27. Maps show millions of Americans under heat alerts from extreme temperatures in Plains, Northeast

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 08:01:33 -0000

    Roughly 100 million people across the United States are facing extreme temperatures this week as a heat dome scorching the western part of the …

28. It’s the Scent of Manure to Most, but ‘the Smell of Money’ to Them

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 04:01:08 -0000

    The Netherlands has been trying to figure out what to do with manure it can no longer use thanks to environmental rules. Volatile fertilizer costs may help. The prospective buyers eyeballed, sniffed and ran their fingers through the merchandise. There were lectures, a happy hour and a speed-dating …

29. A promising tale from Senegal of fish, rice .... and dangerous worms

    Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:49:40 -0000

    Momy Seck Ndao has been planning for this day for months. The environmental engineer is standing beside two swimming-pool sized ponds, each lined with a black tarp and full of hundreds of tilapia. Two of her colleagues trudge through the pond in waders, trying to corral the fish with a net. "For this …

30. No relief from the heat as many U.S. cities will see record overnight temperatures

    Mon, 13 Jul 2026 21:07:27 -0000

    Another week of blistering heat will bring even more health risks in the coming days, as overnight temperatures won't provide much relief. The …