E.P.A. Loosens Methane Rules for Oil Firms
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.
The New York Times · Oct 28
The Biden administration had sought to crack down on methane leaks, a big driver of climate change. Those rules are now being scaled back.
Scientists have discovered that spiders may sleep in ways surprisingly similar to humans, complete with distinct sleep stages and a dream-like REM state. Researchers at the University of Bonn studied the Australian jumping spider Portia fimbriata, a remarkably clever hunter known for its sophisticated strategies. By recording the spiders over several days and nights, they found clear evidence of regulated sleep, including a REM-like stage marked by eye movements and muscle twitches.
You'll have two chances to see October's full Hunter's Moon rise dramatically this week. Here's when to get the best views.