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AI's water use is a problem, but shifting from electricity to solar or wind power could helpThough water consumption by data centers pales in comparison to that of some other industries, it's a problem in water-stressed regions. Water-saving cooling technologies could help.
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'A worrying snapshot': Satellite image shows large patches of open water less than 40 miles from the North PoleAn image from NASA Worldview shows how brittle Arctic sea ice is becoming due to global warming, with large patches of open water visible near the North Pole on Aug. 29.
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'The apple you eat isn't the apple your granddaughter will eat': What's on the menu in a warming world?Science Spotlight Almost every aspect of our food system will be transformed by climate change.
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An ancient 'supervolcano' has been found hiding beneath eastern England. But experts say there's not enough evidence to call it that.Geologists recently identified a 454.4 million-year-old volcano on England's east coast, but whether the structure can be considered a "supervolcano" remains an open question.
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China reaches solar energy milestone — what does this mean for the world's largest greenhouse gas emitter?China is rapidly expanding its ability to harness renewable energy sources.
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Nobody is preparing for the worst day in historyOpinion Governments must start preparing for Black Swan events, says researcher Florian Ulrich Jehn.
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Ghostly green lakes merge in Australian outback after 2 years of heavy rainEarth from space A 2024 satellite photo shows a series of ephemeral lakes that merged into a single emerald structure in Australia's Northern Territory following two years of extreme rainfall.
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An amusement park on Mount Vernon? The agency tasked to protect cultural heritage just abdicated its responsibilities, opening the door for federal agencies to wipe out our pastOpinion Proposed federal rule changes would eliminate the requirement for public feedback and consultation with key parties like Tribal Nations and ultimately lead to the destruction of much of our cultural heritage. There's still time to weigh in.
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'Everything is connected': Readers share their concerns about extreme heat's health impactsPoll Are you worried about extreme heat? Live Science readers reveal their thoughts about Earth's rising temperatures.
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