Most People Donβt Think About Culverts. Their Failure Can Be Deadly. NYT: Science By: Alexander Nazaryan 13 September 2026 at 05:03 Scientists simulated what happens when the pipes and tunnels that divert rainwater fail. In one scenario, 30 percent of local residents couldnβt reach an E.R. Β© Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe, via Getty ImagesA volunteer with Berkshire Environmental Action Team during a survey of culvert conditions in Hancock, Mass., in 2024.
The Blackout That Could Devastate America NYT: Technology By: Christopher Cox 18 August 2026 at 05:01 The power grid relies on thousands of aging, hand-built transformers. If enough fail, the blackout could last years.