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October 12, 2023

As solar eclipse nears, Indigenous traditions encourage inactivity, including no spectating, eating, sleeping

This weekend’s solar eclipse will gather many spectators across the U.S. However, for some cultures such as the Navajo tradition, indigenous people are encouraged to be inactive.

October 12, 2023

Finland investigates undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage

External damages were found on an undersea Balticonnector pipeline between Finland and Estonia. Finland is now investigating a gas leak as possible sabotage.

October 12, 2023

AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study

The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources around the world, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.

October 11, 2023

Thousands of illegally-dumped tires found in Philadelphia-area river, regatta racecourse

Dredging project in PA river was originally intended to improve waterway for sporting use for rowers; project now faces delays following recent discovery.

October 11, 2023

Another powerful earthquake strikes Afghanistan after earlier quake causes 2,000 deaths

Another earthquake with a magnitude of 6.3 has struck western Afghanistan, days after a previous powerful quake struck the area. The incident caused 117 hospitalizations so far.

October 11, 2023

NORSAR blames gas pipeline explosion on foul play, investigating sabotage

Finnish leaders are beginning to suspect foul play in the damage to the Baltic-Connector pipeline after NORSAR said the foundation believes an explosion likely caused the leak.

October 11, 2023

'Ring of fire' eclipse: What to know about the rare phenomenon headed to the US

A rare "ring of fire" eclipse will be visible in some part of the U.S. on Saturday. National Geographic editor Allie Yang explained what makes it so special — and what people can expect.

October 10, 2023

Undersea gas line, telecom cable connecting Finland, Estonia damaged by ‘external activity’

On Tuesday, the Finnish government said that external damages were made to an undersea Balticconnector pipeline that extends to Estonia.

October 10, 2023

SC nuclear plant issued a warning over another cracked emergency fuel pipe, latest in series of issues

Federal officials have warned Dominion Energy of a cracked emergency fuel pipeline at its V.C. Summer Nuclear Plant in South Carolina.

October 10, 2023

California woman details a 'waterless' life due to her very rare allergy: 'I’m always dehydrated'

A woman named Tessa Hansen-Smith regularly shares on social media the details of her rare allergy to water — she breaks out in hives if she comes into contact with it. Here's what to know.