The state of science, one year on

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How the Trump administration is redefining the way science is practiced and perceived in the United States.

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Will Iran war send oil prices above $100 a barrel?

Oil markets are bracing for sharp price spikes after the US-Israel attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliation. Iran's role as a major producer matters, but its strategic position is keeping traders on edge.

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Why electricity bills are so high — and how the blowback could hit Trump

As Democrats and climate activists seize on energy costs as a political issue, new data shows electricity rates rose 5 percent nationwide in 2025. The figures were much higher in some states.

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Why Katie Miller and other MAGA influencers suddenly love solar power

The Trump-led attack on solar eases as the right reckons with its crucial role in powering AI and keeping utility bills from spiraling.

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What emergency managers say they need more than ever

We heard from more than 40 current and former emergency managers in 11 states about what they need to prepare for the next disaster — and what they aren’t getting.

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Scientists fed biochar to cows. Here’s what happened

A new experiment shows biochar survives cow digestion largely intact, potentially turning cattle into a vehicle for spreading this carbon-stabilizing ingredient into the soil.

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Can nations agree how to mine the sea? This is the year, Leticia Carvalho says

The International Seabed Authority has been struggling to set rules for a decade. President Trump’s aggressive push on ocean mining makes her task more urgent.

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Former EPA staff detail expanding pollution risks under Trump

The Trump administration’s relentless rollback of public health and environmental protections has allowed widespread toxic exposures to flourish, warn experts who helped implement safeguards now under assault.

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