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The First Two Botanists Who Surveyed, and Survived, the Colorado River
In an interview with Scientific American, author Melissa Sevigny discusses her book Brave the Wild River: The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon
Luke Combs adds four shows to world tour
Luke Combs announced a series of second shows for his world tour that began in March.
Divers fish deadly 'ghost nets' from Santorini's depths
Off the spectacular Greek tourist island of Santorini, divers drag deadly "ghost nets" from the depths of the Aegean Sea which have claimed the lives of thousands of fish.
Team creates low-cost, 3D-printed water pollution sensor
A new form of low-cost, 3D-printed water pollution sensor could make a splash in the world of environmental monitoring, its developers say.
Watch: 'Fatal Seduction' teaser introduces South African series at Netflix
"Fatal Seduction," a new thriller series starring Kgomotso Christopher and Thapelo Mokoena, is coming to Netflix.
Scientists advocate for the inclusion of soil microbiomes in the One Health holistic approach
The One Health approach considers a close link between the health of all living organisms and aims to bring them into a sustainable balance. However, the smallest organisms living in...
Photocatalytic Concrete for Clean Air in Underground Tunnels
Researchers at the Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) have developed photocatalytic concrete that can effectively remove fine particulate matter on roads.
'Cruel Summer' cast explores drastic Season 2 changes
Sadie Stanley, Lexi Underwood and Griffin Gluck discuss their new characters in "Cruel Summer" Season 2, premiering Monday on Freeform.
Saudi Arabia slashes oil production as OPEC+ stays pat
Saudi Arabia announced that it will be cutting oil production by a million barrels a day as a group of oil-producing countries agreed to maintain their current reduced production levels...
Unresponsive plane that flew over D.C. prompting F-16s to be scrambled crashes in Virginia
An aircraft that prompted U.S. fighter jets to be scrambled as it flew unresponsive over Washington, D.C., and northern Virginia has crashed, officials said.
15 killed, 8 missing after heavy rains cause widespread flooding in Haiti
At least 15 people were killed and eight others remain missing after heavy rains caused mass flooding and landslides over the weekend, authorities said.
Hundreds of thousands join protest against Poland’s conservative Law and Justice Party
Opposition party leaders are heading one of Poland's largest protests in Warsaw on Sunday, marching against the conservative Law and Justice party.
Hong Kong police detain artists and activists on Tiananmen Square massacre 34th anniversary
Hong Kong police have arrested or detained more than a dozen protesters at the park that once hosted annual memorial ceremonies for the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary.
Oil tanker breaks down in Suez Canal, briefly delaying traffic through critical waterway
A tanker ship transporting crude oil from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea broke down in the Suez Canal, briefly delaying traffic through the critical waterway on Sunday.
Suspect arrested after alleged ‘ambush’ killing of West Virginia officer
Timmothy Kennedy, 29, is accused of killing Sgt. Cory Maynard in an "ambush" style killing on Friday afternoon.
River Plate ends soccer match after fan falls to his death in Argentina
A fan of the Argentinian soccer club River Plate fell from the stands to his death Saturday during a match against Defensa y Justicia at the club's Estadio Monumental in...
Solar panels - an eco-disaster waiting to happen?
A French factory is pioneering recycling of solar units as experts warn of a waste mountain by 2050.
Massive New Jersey wildfire completely contained, officials say
New Jersey said Saturday that a massive wildfire that has been burning since Wednesday is now completely contained.
UN aims to deliver draft plastics treaty by year's end
The world should see the first draft of a highly anticipated and much needed international treaty to combat plastic pollution by the end of November, 175 nations gathered in Paris...
Rain gives firefighters in Atlantic Canada chance to gain ground on wildfires
Crews in Atlantic Canada are using a brief period of rain on Saturday to gain ground on massive wildfires in Nova Scotia that have caused a widespread and extensive damage.
Indian train disaster death toll rises to 288 as rescuers continue search
The death toll from Friday's train accident in India's Odisha state rose to 288 on Saturday as rescuers looking for survivors used cranes and bulldozers in an attempt to raise mangled...
Does the giant blob of seaweed headed to Florida really contain 'flesh-eating' bacteria?
A gargantuan seaweed blob on its way to Florida beaches is filled with plastic and some potentially harmful bacteria, but no "flesh-eating" microbes, as some news reports have suggested.
Underwater forest's recovery offers hope for marine restoration across the globe
Human activity has degraded ecosystems and damaged biodiversity around the world, but ecosystem restoration offers hope for the future.
Connecticut building collapse injures 8, forces rescue operations
A building in New Haven, Conn., collapsed partially Friday, injuring eight people.
Marvel's new 'Micronauts' comic collection dives into inner space
Marvel Comics will release their massive new "Micronauts" comics omnibus edition this fall
Little threat expected from Arlene, first named storm of 2023 hurricane season
The hurricane centers of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Friday Tropical Storm Arlene formed from a depression about 265 miles west of Ft. Myers, Florida.
Padma Lakshmi to depart 'Top Chef' after 17 years
After a 17-year-run, Padma Lakshmi of "Top Chef" says she's leaving the show for other ventures.
Look: 'This Fool' releases Season 2 pics, release date
Hulu released pictures and announced the release date for Season 2 of "This Fool."