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Wildfires Sweep Oregon: Lightning, Wind and a Car Spark Evacuations

July 16, 2026

In the early days of the week, Oregon’s dry landscape turned into a tinderbox as thunderstorms lit fires in the northeast and a car crash ignited another blaze near Medford. The combination of hot air, low humidity and shifting winds made the fires spread quickly, forcing authorities to order people

science

Plant Strategies Shift With Mountain Height

July 12, 2026

In mountain forests where trees grow at different heights, scientists can learn how plants adapt. A recent study looked at Pinus massoniana plantations in four mountain zones that range from 1200 to 1500 metres. Researchers measured traits of leaves, roots and the whole plant in both the pine trees

opinion

Enjoy Nature to Stay Strong

July 11, 2026

I once shared a story about a tough climb up the rocky side of Oregon’s high mountains, where I, seventy‑three, struggled with a sore knee. The trail was steep and the rocks were rough, but I kept going because tiny wildflowers kept my mind bright. The same reason pushed me to a protest in a smal

technology

Future Cars: Robots, AI and the New Factory

July 9, 2026

The world of cars is changing fast. In Utah’s mountains, a new electric truck called the R2 was shown to the press. Its maker, RJ Scaringe of Rivian, said that we are in “the most exciting time” because machines can now do many tasks that people used to handle alone. Scaringe’s company, Mind Roboti

weather

A Heatwave Alert Hits Southern California

July 6, 2026

The National Weather Service has warned that heat will surge across Los Angeles County and other inland Southern California areas this week. From Tuesday to Thursday, temperatures in places like the Santa Clarita Valley, the East and West San Fernando Valleys, parts of the San Gabriel Valley, and th

environment

Why New Mexico’s electric vehicle push is running out of charge

July 6, 2026

Electric cars are great for some drivers, but New Mexico’s plan to force more EVs into showrooms by 2027 is hitting a wall. Right now, just over 3% of new cars sold in the state are electric—far below the target the government wants to hit. Cities like Albuquerque might adapt, but rural areas and tr

environment

Why South Carolina's Native Plants Matter More Than You Think

July 5, 2026

South Carolina's plant sale success shows people want more locally grown greenery. But what makes these plants so special? Native plants are species that naturally grew in the area before European settlement. They've spent centuries adapting to the local soil, weather, and wildlife. This long relati

science

A Pilot‑Scientist’s Summer Flights and Winter Dog Rides

July 4, 2026

The summer sun was bright over Alaska’s coast, and a small Cessna 185 traced a tight zig‑zag path above the waves. Inside, Martin Stuefer looked down through a special camera that could see hundreds of colors the eye can’t. He was measuring how ocean water changes when nearby glaciers melt. Stuefer

science

Chemistry’s oldest journal turns 150: what changed and what’s next

July 4, 2026

The year 2026 isn’t just another calendar flip—it’s the 150th birthday of one of chemistry’s most trusted journals. Back in the late 1800s, a handful of chemists decided that research needed a dedicated space to share discoveries, so they launched a small publication. Fast forward, and that once-tin

politics

How a Few Old Maps Are Causing a Big Legal Mess in Brazil

July 2, 2026

For over three hundred years, the Ibiapaba mountains have stood as more than just a natural divider. They’ve also marked a fuzzy boundary between two Brazilian states, Piauí and Ceará. What began as a minor disagreement over land ownership has now escalated into a major legal dispute reaching the co