Oyster reefs once abounded in the Chesapeake, but overharvesting slashed their populations, leading to poorer water quality and less habitat for other species. Now, researchers and local residents are finding creative ways to bring their numbers back up.
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Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.
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A species of seabirds appears to become disoriented on flights back to its nest due to shifting time zones.
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Yucca Mountain in Nevada was originally slated to serve as the nation's permanent repository, but opposition from state officials and local residents halted the project.
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A new report by the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation shows San Diego tops the nation in Pentagon autonomous defense technology contracts.
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An overlooked fossil reveals clues about how modern creepy crawlers came to land.
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In Ohio, many people are displeased with the state's rapid buildout of data centers. It's a hot issue in the midterms, as political candidates from both parties try to ease voter concerns.
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Across California, police departments are rapidly expanding “Drone as First Responder” programs, triggering intense public backlash over warrantless surveillance and corporate overreach.
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The prediction market has hired a former FBI official to make sure political insiders don't use the platform for profit from confidential election information.
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The Chesapeake Bay, home to blue crabs and striped bass, has a new apex predator: the blue catfish. It's invasive and voracious. It's also delicious, which officials hope might help save the bay.
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The AI company, which makes the popular Claude chatbot, has filed for an initial public offering that could be one of the biggest ever.
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