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Scientists discovered the southernmost fossils of our earliest primate ancestor in Colorado, revealing how our distant relatives spread across North America right after the dinosaurs vanished. These teeth, smaller than a baby's fingertip, are filling crucial gaps in the story of where we came from.
Three of the world's largest investors just launched a new renewable energy company that will build wind and solar projects across North America. The move signals massive institutional confidence in clean power's financial future.
Researchers finally cracked a decades-old mystery about how prairie wetlands flood—and their breakthrough could help protect millions from surprise flooding across North America's breadbasket.
Scientists found fossils of our earliest known primate ancestor in Colorado, hundreds of miles farther south than ever recorded. The discovery reveals that ancient primates spread across North America much faster than scientists thought possible after the dinosaurs vanished.
Scientists discovered minuscule fossils of humanity's earliest-known primate relative in Colorado, filling a crucial gap in our evolutionary story. The breakthrough shows these tiny, tree-dwelling ancestors spread across North America right after dinosaurs vanished 66 million years ago.
Researchers discovered 90% of North American insects and spiders have zero conservation protections, even though they're essential for healthy ecosystems. A new study is rallying support to protect these forgotten creatures before pest populations spiral out of control.
On Tuesday morning, March 3rd, a total lunar eclipse will paint the full moon crimson as it passes through Earth's shadow, visible across North America with no special equipment needed. After this one, the next total lunar eclipse won't grace our skies until 2029.
The hottest, driest place in North America is exploding with millions of wildflowers after record rainfall transformed Death Valley into a vibrant carpet of yellow and purple blooms. It's the first superbloom in nearly a decade, proving nature can create magic even in the harshest conditions.
For the first time, researchers are using lightweight radio technology to track monarch butterflies during their epic 3,000-mile migration across North America. The breakthrough is filling crucial gaps in understanding one of nature's most mysterious journeys.
Species once hunted to near extinction are thriving across North America thanks to a century-old conservation model that treats wildlife as a public trust. From 30,000 wild turkeys to over 7 million today, these recoveries prove what's possible when communities invest in nature.
A groundbreaking panel of 16 North American experts has released the first-ever exercise guidelines specifically for cancer survivors over 65, shattering the myth that older patients can't handle physical activity during treatment. The recommendations could transform care for the 26 million older cancer survivors expected by 2040.
Millions of people across North America can witness a rare celestial event tonight as the Moon passes directly in front of Mercury, with the best views in decades for those watching from Mexico and the southwestern United States. Even if you miss the full occultation, the pairing of a bright crescent Moon with Mercury creates a stunning sight worth stepping outside to see.
Tapestry, the company behind Coach and kate spade, just became the first North American fashion retailer to invest in a decade-long carbon removal partnership. The deal brings five cutting-edge climate solutions to an industry racing toward sustainability.
Two Chinese car companies are racing to buy a shuttered Mexican auto plant that could bring thousands of jobs back to Aguascalientes. The sale could reshape North America's car industry while creating much-needed employment in a region hit hard by U.S. tariffs.
A satirical article about Canada building a bridge directly to Mexico to bypass the US has resonated amid real tensions over the Gordie Howe International Bridge opening. The joke reflects genuine frustrations as North American neighbors navigate complex cross-border relationships.
Researchers finally understand why a fungal disease has killed millions of North American bats while barely affecting European species. The discovery could save entire bat populations and billions in crop losses.
American rugby just made history with its first collective bargaining agreement, bringing job security and better working conditions to professional players. The deal arrives just in time as North America prepares to host the 2031 Rugby World Cup.
University students in Puebla just launched a homemade nanosatellite into orbit to track one of North America's most dangerous volcanoes. The project pushes Mexico deeper into the space age while helping protect millions from volcanic threats.
A family business in India that started making footballs in the 1970s now ships sports equipment to schools and stadiums across Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America. Three generations have built Gujral Industries into a symbol of how traditional craft skills can compete on the global stage.
California's Catalina Island is bringing back North America's rarest tree and healing a unique ecosystem by carefully removing invasive deer introduced nearly a century ago. The five-year restoration will help endangered condors, bald eagles, and plants found nowhere else on Earth.
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