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By Rachel Feltman You may already know that button mushrooms, cremini, and portobello are all the same species of mushroom.

From David Bowie to Led Zeppelin and Marvin Gaye, the 1970s were dominated by a wellspring of originality. But what did the ...

A fast-spreading invasive insect that can damage crops and trees has been reported in 21 West Virginia counties, posing what a West Virginia University expert calls a “serious economic ...

July 20, 2026 • A race started by President Trump is leading to the rapid construction of new, experimental nuclear reactors. If they work, they could power data centers for artificial intelligence.

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SpaceX targets next week for another Starship launch attempt as shares slide on abort SpaceX is targeting Monday for another attempt to launch its Starship rocket after a last-second abort during ...

Author Jeremy Lent argues that human society runs on a flawed, exploitative worldview—and that embracing interconnectedness could enable a more sustainable future ...

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