As Switzerland struggles to contain the shrinking of its glaciers, researchers are conducting an unusual experiment to see whether one of its less valued natural resources can help: sheep's wool.
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As astronomers continue discovering unusual worlds beyond our solar system, many say the question that divided scientists in 2006 remains difficult to answer: What exactly is a planet?
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Scientists have made a possible breakthrough in the hunt for dark matter — observing hints of it during an experiment about a mile underground in South Dakota.
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Its mission is to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology.
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Here's everything you need to know about the Perseid meteor shower, including when and where to get the best view.
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Astronomers have obtained the highest-resolution images to date of our sun's visible surface, observing swirling, vortex-like patterns in superheated solar gases.
Anthropic said a misconfiguration allowed Claude models to reach the internet from testing environments that were supposed to be isolated.
While laughing seems uniquely human, it is not. Researchers now have compared laughter in humans to laughter in the various great apes — chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and orangutans.
A fishing trip of the California coast last week produced an extraordinary catch: a type of octopus that constructs its own shell to ride ocean currents.
Findings could help us better understand why some people remain physically and cognitively resilient at exceptionally advanced ages.
The findings of a large-scale review of more than 7,200 studies on alcohol-related disease are at odds with federal health guidelines.
Pity the poor fly that lands on a Venus flytrap. When the insect touches hair-like structures on this remarkable plant, its trap snaps shut, dooming the victim to be digested.
Desalination plants are notoriously large electricity users. The company OceanWell estimates its technology will cut that electricity use by up to 40%.
James Webb was elected chief of a rural, Franklin County fire department 20 years after helping to form it. He was reelected for 42 years, until deciding to step down earlier this year.
Invasive vegetation sightings continue to increase at Smith Mountain Lake despite the stocking of 200 sterile grass carp in June to control the fast-spreading problem.
Rocky Mount is asking its residents to conserve water as the region faces ongoing drought conditions.
More than 100 residents live in the tight-knit community with only one exit, which requires crossing an aging bridge as well as railroad tracks that can sometimes be blocked.
Virginia’s workforce training program was rated tops in the nation, for the second time this year.
Hundreds of inmates at the Wise County prison were held in solitary confinement indefinitely, the lawsuit claimed.
Mountain Valley Pipeline’s Boost project awaits a federal decision while Virginia’s air-permitting process remains stalled.
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Synaptics reports the global edge AI market is set to grow from $30 billion in 2026 to $118.7 billion in 2033, enhancing device efficiency and data privacy.
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The fired coach of the field hockey team had claimed there was a double standard for male and female coaches.
A Ridgeway man on felony probation was arrested after a high-speed pursuit in Franklin County ended when his truck struck a utility pole.
Sheriff's deputies can act as agents of ICE under a federal program now under legal scrutiny.
The owner of a Smith Mountain Lake campground evicted the two families after learning that one of its members was Black.
After less than a year in the role, Franklin County Administrator Steve Sandy announced this week he will be stepping down to take a position in Botetourt County.
Mountain Valley Pipeline’s Boost project awaits a federal decision while Virginia’s air-permitting process remains stalled.
After 20 years of 'fighting over money' as a lawyer, Michael Urbanski decided to seek public service, and now 23 years later he's retiring as a federal judge.
Bonnie Law will serve as the Boone District representative on the board until a special election is held in November 2027.