Pine Hollow Arboretum is one of many botanical gardens rethinking their planting strategies as the climate warms. These strategies range from testing out new, warmth-loving plants to putting more resources toward pest and invasive species management.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture recognizes 13 plant hardiness zones based on a region’s coldest annual temperatures, averaged over…

The report finds a staggering 86 per cent chance that global average temperatures will exceed 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels in at least one of the next five years, and a one per cent chance of one of those years exceeding 2°C of warming. The situation is even more catastrophic in the Arctic than in the…

Spring is the season of change. It serves as a transition period between winter’s frigid cold and the sweltering heat of summer. But spring itself is also going through a transformation of sorts. Like everything affected by climate change, spring is different than it used to be. So as we kick off another season of…

​Veterans, particularly those who have served in high-stress combat roles, face an increased risk of PTSD, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), depression, and substance abuse. These conditions can contribute to behaviors that lead to incarceration. Research indicates that veterans are more likely to be incarcerated for violent offenses and often receive harsher sentences than civilians. Programs…

From DeepSeek to Anthropic’s Computer Use and ChatGPT’s ‘Operator,’ AI tools have taken the world by storm, and this may be just the beginning. Yet, as AI agents debut with remarkable capabilities, a fundamental question remains: how do we verify their outputs? The AI race has unlocked groundbreaking innovations, but as development surges ahead, key…

USA Fencing came under fire last week when Stephanie Turner, a female fencer, refused to compete against a transgender opponent. The opponent, a biological male, competes in the women's category. As OutKick detailed, USA Fencing has a very lenient policy surrounding biological males participating in the women's category, stating that fencers can compete according to…

It's having a moment with celebrities, fashionistas and Gen Z. But wearing any kind of fur, from vintage to synthetic, poses some difficult questions. Could a new plant-based faux fur be the way forward? From Tory Burch in New York and Simone Rocha in London, to Fendi in Milan and Miu Miu in Paris, fur…

A pair of NASA astronauts, who were stranded in space for more than nine months, returned to Earth on Tuesday, landing in the Gulf of America off Tallahassee, Florida, bringing an end to an unforeseen odyssey. Barry "Butch" Wilmore, 62, and Suni Williams, 59, returned home after a new crew replaced them and two other…

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured breathtaking images of distant exoplanets, leaving researchers stunned by their unprecedented detail and clarity. These images provide critical insights into atmospheric composition, weather patterns, and potential signs of habitability beyond our solar system. Scientists are particularly excited about the telescope’s ability to detect water vapor, carbon dioxide,…