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The naked mole rat may not be much to look at, but it has much to say. The wrinkled, whiskered rodents, which live, like many ants do, in large, underground colonies, have an elaborate vocal repertoire. They whistle, trill and twitter;…

Don't you hate it when, after going just five or 10 meters underwater, you lose signal completely? Now this vexing limitation of modern technology is being addressed by researchers at the University of Washington, who have made an…

Televisions are seen for sale at a Best Buy store in New York City.Andrew Kelly | ReutersBest Buy on Tuesday said sales dropped by about 13% in the second fiscal quarter, as the retailer felt a pullback from inflation-weary shoppers.Shares…

For the world's largest cinema chain, bankruptcy could be the best option to survive the coronavirus pandemic.The coronavirus pandemic has hit cinemas since March, cracking their bottom line, but no one has been hit harder than AMC. The…

WASHINGTON - Wealthier and whiter areas hit by forest fires are more likely to receive help to reduce the risk of future fires. New data suggests that some Americans are more exposed to the deteriorating effects of climate change because…

The coronavirus pandemic has brutally affected the US economy. The loss of jobs as a result of the health crisis wiped out years of profits and hit women, people of color, and poorly paid workers who are already vulnerable to economic…

This year, the novel coronavirus has crept into and changed every aspect of our lives, including our fitness. In myriad ways - some surprising and some useful and potentially lasting - it changed how, why, and what we need from training.At…

Potholes can be a dangerous hazard for road users around the world.georgeclerk | E + | Getty ImagesFrom street lights and crossroads to trash cans and sidewalks, the cities we live in require constant maintenance and upkeep to ensure they…

A close-up of a CPU socket and motherboard lying on the table.Narumon Bowonkitwanchai | Moment | Getty ImagesChina was on the way to becoming more independent in semiconductors. This move has accelerated in recent years as tensions with…

WASHINGTON - President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. is expected to announce a significant part of his energy and environmental team this week.In the coming days, Mr. Biden intends to appoint prominent leaders in the world of climate and clean…