US home battery installations hit record high on rising electricity costs

Record home battery installations unlock options for grids—and AI data centers. [...]

Superworms could replace beetles for cleaning skeletal remains

An optimal ratio of 10-15 grams of larvae per gram of specimen minimized cleaning time with no bone damage. [...]

Mexico’s Victory Over Ecuador Made the Ground Shake. Was It an Artificial Earthquake?

Fans’ euphoric reactions to the Mexican national team’s recent victory in the 2026 World Cup caused a series of unusual vibrations that were detected by seismic warning systems. [...]

Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse

Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are among the factors raising the risks of heat-related illness, as hot weather spreads across the eastern US. [...]

How Trump Helped China Make America’s Cheapest EV

Slate is the latest automaker to transition to lower-cost batteries perfected in China, driven in part by the repeal of EV tax credits that required materials to be sourced domestically. [...]

Artificial cell manages a few rounds of cell division

It only works for a few divisions thanks to a lot of added materials. [...]

The FDA Ruled That ZYN Pouches Are Safer Than Cigarettes. That Doesn’t Mean They’re Safe

ZYN nicotine pouches, the FDA found, can be advertised as a less-harmful option for adult smokers. But quitting all tobacco and nicotine products remains the best idea. [...]

Mount Toba eruption doesn't seem like it could nearly kill our species

The massive Toba eruption seems to have had little climate impact. [...]

Sunshine and Saharan Dust Make Miami’s World Cup Quarter-Final a Dangerous Game for England Norway

English and Norwegian players will face off under extreme and dangerous levels of heat stress, scientists say, thanks to a Wet Bulb Index over over 90°F. [...]