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BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Operators of illegal marijuana grow enterprises hidden inside rural homes in Maine don’t have to worry much about prying neighbors. But their staggering electric bills may give rise to a new snitch. An electric utility made an unusual proposal to help law enforcement target these illicit operations, which are being investigated for ties to transnational crime. Critics, however, worry the move would violate customers’...

A new study found that temperatures in the Coral Sea have reached their highest levels in at least four centuries.

Ever wondered how different states fare when it comes to quality of life? From bustling cities to serene countryside, the United States offers a diverse range of living experiences. However, not all regions enjoy the same prosperity and comfort. Delving into the data, we’ve uncovered the 21 states facing significant challenges, from economic woes to ... Read more

Businesses in areas thought to be targets for disorder have prepared by boarding up their shop fronts, planning to close early and working from home.

The Philippines is keeping a close eye on a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) "monster ship" spotted in the South China Sea's Sabina Shoal.

A massive disturbance in the solar wind caused Earth’s magnetosphere to fly without its usual tail.

Are you living on shaky ground? Some states in the U.S. are at a higher risk for earthquakes, and you might be in one of them. Here’s a look at the 17 states most at risk, backed by up-to-date science and research. 1. California California is notorious for its earthquake activity, especially along the San...

Budget sector employees in the western Turkmenistan province of Balkan, including teachers and doctors, were forced to interrupt their vacations and work on trimming and harvesting cotton, reported Azatlyk, the Turkmen section of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. "The work is very hard manual labor, and temperatures hovering around 105 degrees Fahre...

The origin of life on Earth is a profound mystery - including when it started and how the ingredients for it were assembled. And a new study aimed at answering the latter question finds that some building blocks didn't need to have formed on Earth, but could have arrived from space. The study, published AprilContinue reading "Evidence grows that meteorites, comets could have brought essentials of life to early Earth" The post Evidence grows that...

Experts warn that the sun's next "solar maximum" could be more powerful and arrive sooner than expected.

Newsom made the announcement after the California Highway Patrol was expanded and deployed in Oakland to help assist local authorities with crime.

SunPower, a major rooftop solar company, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, the company announced. SunPower filed for bankruptcy in Delaware after a string of corporate struggles, changes to California’s rooftop solar subsidy programs and high interest rates weighed down its business, according to Bloomberg News. Before it unraveled, SunPower was among the leading solar companies in the U.S. SunPower will look to sell some of its assets...

To explain the origin of life, we need to understand how and where these building blocks form and under what conditions they spontaneously assemble themselves into more complex structures.

Researchers haven’t been able to nail down what caused the moon to disappear in 1110 for a while, but now, we might finally know why.

Restaurants in one city in California are getting ever more creative with fees added to bills. There is a charge 'to ensure a living wage', one for 'the cost of doing business' and another for 'safety.'

Summary and Key Points: Railgun technology, first conceptualized in World War I, has been pursued by various nations due to its potential for high-velocity, non-explosive projectiles. However, technical challenges, particularly related to power and durability, have stymied progress. -While the U.S. has recently shelved its railgun projects, China continues to explore this field, recently testing an electromagnetic railgun with artificial...

For decades, a massive anomaly sprawling across 1.2 million square miles on the Indian Ocean floor has baffled scientists. This phenomenon, known as the “gravity hole,” has sparked endless debate and curiosity. Read on as we uncover this mystery, officially named the Indian Ocean Geoid Low. The Indian Ocean’s Gravity Anomaly So, what’s the deal […] The post Unraveling the Indian Ocean’s Mysterious Gravity Hole appeared first on Housely.

It's important we understand 'fire clouds' better, as we are going to see a lot more of them.

Politics / In a sign that Democrats are finally getting serious about reining the Supreme Court, Senator Check Schumer has proposed the No Kings Act. Elie Mystal I think it is fair to say that the Supreme Court’s decision, on the last day of its term, to grant Donald Trump absolute immunity from prosecution for crimes he may have committed while acting as president has woken the Democratic party up from its long, deferential slumber. For the...

EXCLUSIVE: Astronomers were able to identify a group of neighboring planets that possess similar characteristics to our own. They believe life is already moving between planets.

Researchers have found the five states along the US coastline that will bear the brunt of sea-level rise and flooding in the coming decades. Do you live in the danger zone?

Counties facing natural disasters in Texas and Florida drew tens of thousands of people in search affordability and space

The structures - called "monoliths" - were surprisingly found to be more effective after multiple uses, making them a reusable and affordable water treatment option.

Raw poultry is one of the main causes of Salmonella poisoning, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. every year. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that a few products with high levels of very virulent Salmonella strains are responsible for most of the illnesses from raw chicken parts. The researchers suggest regulation efforts should focus on detecting and preventing those types of high-risk contamination.

A heatwave and drought are set to grip the US through the end of July and into August. A heat warning has been issued for California, Nevada, and other states

Southern California's Imperial Valley was struck by its fifth earthquake in three days on Sunday. The 3.3 magnitude earthquake was felt as far as 42 miles away, stemming from Salton City.