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Tanker salvage begins as Sri Lanka battles oil slick
International experts boarded an oil tanker stricken off Sri Lanka to begin salvage operations, the navy said Thursday, as firefighters looked to contain a large oil slick in the Indian...
Tropical Storm Paulette moving slowly across central Atlantic
Tropical Storm Paulette is slowly moving westward across the central Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said Thursday.
US towns destroyed as firefighters battle wildfires under orange skies
Hundreds of homes including entire communities were razed by wildfires in the western United States Wednesday, as officials warned of potential mass deaths under apocalyptic orange skies.
California wildfire explodes, burning across 25 miles in day
A Northern California wildfire burning for more than three weeks roared to life after being stoked by high winds, spreading at a ferocious rate across an estimated 25 miles (40...
World wildlife plummets more than two-thirds in 50 years: index
Global animal, bird and fish populations have plummeted more than two-thirds in less than 50 years due to rampant over-consumption, experts said Thursday in a stark warning to save nature...
Death toll climbs as fires burn 3.4M acres in western United States
The National Interagency Fire Center said Wednesday that 96 large fires have burned more than 3.4 million acres in the western United States.
MOSAiC Arctic expedition reaches North Pole
On 19 August 2020, the world’s largest and longest polar research expedition – known as MOSAiC – reached the North Pole after making an unplanned detour owing to lighter-than-usual sea...
96 large fires burn more than 3.4M acres in western United States
The National Interagency Fire Center said Wednesday that 96 large fires have burned more than 3.4 million acres in the western United States.
Climate change: Tax frequent fliers, get rid of SUVs, government told
Climate change: Tax frequent fliers, phase out polluting SUVs, citizens say
Tropical Storms Rene and Paulette predicted to strengthen over Central Atlantic
Tropical Storm Rene maintained its strength, and Tropical Storm Paulette diminished in strength Wednesday as the two storms moved through the Central Atlantic on Wednesday evening.
IOC, Tokyo officials say Olympics must go on in 2021 'at any cost'
International Olympic Committee officials and Japan's Olympic Minister Seiko Hashimoto pledged that the Games in Tokyo will take place next summer despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Garment racks for maximizing space in every type of room
A place for your clothes. (Lauren Fleischmann via Unsplash/)Any home without adequate closet space or with awkwardly-shaped, hard-to-furnish areas can benefit from a standalone garment rack. Stow your winter coats away in your...
Tropical Storm Rene maintains strength in Central Atlantic
Tropical Storm Rene was downgraded to a tropical depression on Tuesday, after producing strong winds and heavy rains in the Cabo Verde Islands.
Massive smoke clouds, thick air darken Western US skies
People from San Francisco to Seattle woke Wednesday to hazy clouds of smoke lingering in the air, darkening the sky to an eerie orange glow that kept street lights...
Consequences of the 2018 summer drought
The drought that hit central and northern Europe in summer 2018 had serious effects on crops, forests and grasslands. Researchers are showing what effects this had and what lessons can...
NASA infrared imagery shows Tropical Storm Rene's seesaw of strength
Tropical Storm Rene weakened to a tropical depression late on Sept. 8 but regained tropical storm status on Sept. 9. Infrared imagery from NASA's Aqua satellite captured Rene as it...
6 Western states blast Utah plan to tap Colorado River water
Six states in the U.S. West that rely on the Colorado River to sustain cities and farms rebuked a plan to build an underground pipeline that would transport billions of...
High-efficiency air-filtration system for cars, businesses, homes
With wildfires raging in many parts of the western U.S. and with smoke from the Creek Fire in the Sierra National Forest flowing down into California’s central San Joaquin Valley...
Bacteria are in key role for successful recirculating aquaculture farming
Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors globally. Due to continuous growth, ecologically, economically and socially sustainable sites for aquaculture are already in use, which has caused...
New insight on the impacts of Earth's biosphere on air quality
A new study provides the first global satellite measurements of one of the most important chemicals affecting Earth's atmosphere.
Naval vessels from U.S., Britain, Norway train together in Arctic Ocean
U.S. Navy ships joined British and Norwegian counterparts this week for maritime exercises above the Arctic Circle in the Barents Sea, the Navy announced.
Deputy finds reported alligator in storage shed was 'pool floatie'
A Florida sheriff's deputy responded to a home on a report of an alligator in a storage shed and discovered the apparent reptile was actually an inflatable pool toy.
Fantasy football: George Kittle tops Week 1 tight end rankings
George Kittle and Mark Andrews top UPI senior sports writer Alex Butler's Week 1 fantasy football tight end rankings.
Tropical Storm Paulette moving slowly across central Atlantic
Tropical Storm Paulette is moving slowly westward across the central Atlantic Ocean, forecasters said Wednesday.
Dietary changes could produce big offsets to carbon emissions
Eating less meat and dairy products in favor of plant-based proteins like those found in grains, legumes and nuts could make a huge difference in how much carbon dioxide reaches...
Watch: Gorillaz drops video for 'Strange Times' featuring Robert Smith
British rock band Gorillaz released their latest song, "Strange Timez," a collaboration with The Cure's Robert Smith, along with an animated music video.
Halo of warm gas explains massive size of the Magellanic Stream
New models suggest a halo of warm gas surrounding the Magellanic Clouds fueled the growth of the Magellanic Stream.
Refined finish for fine fish oil
Not all fish oils are high quality oils, so scientists have developed a superior method to help produce better dietary Omega-3 health and dietary supplements.