How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be…
Earth has a mysterious triple symmetry that may influence its climate
The 27° east meridian, running through Europe and Africa, divides Earth into two equally reflective halves PLANETARY VISIONS…
Energy Department’s small nuclear reactor hits crucial milestone
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has…
New oil and gas lease sale set for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Trump administration’s push to expand oil and gas development in Alaska faces a…
Trump plans $700M in new spending for struggling coal industry
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is again seeking to boost the struggling U.S. coal industry, announcing a…
Why Google wants to release 32 million mosquitoes in California
The goal of Google’s proposed release of 32 million sterile mosquitoes in California is to reduce the number of…
Whales from Canada’s shuttered Marineland park are getting a chance
TORONTO (AP) — Canada’s government endorsed a plan Wednesday to move the last remaining captive whales from a…
Having a plan can help ease anxiety that often accompanies extreme weather
ATLANTA (AP) — Hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other extreme weather can also kick up storms of anxiety. Thankfully,…
Trump administration explains effort to stop California dam removal
The Scott Dam at Lake Pillsbury, seen here in July 2025, is one of two dams on the…
Group recommends long-sought pronghorn path protections
From afar, conservation biologist Joel Berger has tracked Wyoming’s long-lasting attempt to designate a migration corridor used by…
Flamingos in Venice reach record numbers as restored wetlands expand habitat
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Perhaps nothing better illustrates the flamingo’s status as a newcomer to the Venetian Lagoon…
UAE’s dark desert spot offers a rare view of the Milky Way galaxy
AL QUAA DESERT, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The gleaming skyscrapers and brights lights of the United Arab…