As global temperatures rise, data centers for artificial intelligence are creating “heat islands” that could have significant impacts on communities and their surrounding environments in the years to ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got his maps. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. State lawmakers passed redrawn congressional lines ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday released a proposed redraw of the state’s congressional lines that, on paper, would create four new GOP-leaning seats — an aggressive proposal ...

As North Carolina races to land more data centers tied to the artificial intelligence boom, new research suggests another possible environmental tradeoff: hotter temperatures near the massive ...

You’ve doubtless heard of hybrid cars, but what about a hybrid cement or glass plant? Likely not, since nearly all of them today run on fossil fuels. But that might change soon — one startup has ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new study conducted by researchers around the globe shows large data centers for artificial intelligence may be creating their own heat islands, raising temperatures in areas ...

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A 20-year satellite analysis associates large AI data centers with measurable local warming, underscoring risks for nearby communities. The study of satellite temperature data across more than 6,000 ...

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New research finds the snow fly (Chionea alexandriana) counteracts subzero temperature by creating bursts of body heat and producing antifreeze proteins. Snow flies might be undergoing an identity ...

In Australia, artificial intelligence is becoming a near-universal feature of education. As of 2025, nearly 80% of university students reported using AI in their studies. Overseas, reports are even ...

There’s something special about walking into a neighborhood café where the barista knows your name and local art fills the walls. That’s not just good business; it’s good community-building. As cities ...