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Phenobot, an IANR-created robot, measures leaf angle on corn to see how well the plant is performing photosynthesis in a field northeast of 84th and Havelock streets. Lina Lopez-Corona, a …

What do mattresses and a box of matches have in common? It’s not just that they’re both rectangular—both can can be very flammable if you’re not careful. Mattresses have historically …

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world The head of the biggest US natural gas …

A hydrothermal explosion has created a 13-foot blue water feature in Yellowstone National Park. The explosion appears to have happened between December 2024 and May 2025.  While rare, hydrothermal explosions …

Roger Deane speaks to early-career astronomers in the digital planetarium at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa.Credit: Chanté Schatz/Wits University Radioastronomy in Africa In 2005, when South …

The EU should develop stockpiles of food, medicine, generators and raw materials to be better prepared for a military invasion, pandemic or natural disaster, the European Commission has said. Outlining …

Ahead of Galaxy Unpacked this week, Samsung is announcing several new features coming to its smart home platform, SmartThings, including the ability to create routines using natural language. That means …

I’ve been living in New York City for almost five years and have always rented my apartments, but I dream of one day owning a home with enough space to …

Remember the era of cheap natural gas? Yea, that world is gone. Utilities and tech companies may be clamoring to build new gas-fired power plants to meet rising energy demand, …

Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Oil & Gas industry myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. The writer is David S Lobel professor in …