Thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu were told to evacuate their homes early Friday morning as flooding from heavy rains intensified and water levels rose behind a 120-year-old dam. US ...

A tiny plant’s molecular “velcro” could help crops turn sunlight into food more efficiently. An international team of scientists has identified a surprising molecular strategy used by a rare group of ...

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The U.S. military said Friday that it attacked an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving three survivors, as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged ...

Jakkur Lake in Bengaluru implements a wetland system to effectively treat excess sewage and restore water quality.

The process to fully restore water service across Marshall is taking longer than expected because “demand is outpacing production,” officials said. Full water restoration is now expected no later than ...

Scientists have found the oldest direct evidence for tectonic motion on Earth by more than half a billion years ...

Utility-scale batteries are reshaping how renewable energy is integrated on the grid as bills rise and data centers cause a surge in demand.

New Nashville Chamber of Commerce executive director Dena Tollett is already busy. Tollett started her new job Monday morning and her enthusiasm is evident about the opportunity to “make a difference” ...

Carotenoids like beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, and zeaxanthin may improve skin, heart, and bone health or prevent prostate ...

Canadian company Aclara Resources’ manufacturing facility at the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center is a precursor to a large-scale plant that company officials say will provide 75% of ...

Researchers at the University of Missouri have discovered certain proteins may be the key to saving plants' lives when ...