ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

Biloxi's 15-Year Recovery From Hurricane Katrina Offers Lessons for Other Coastal Cities

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 08.28.2020 12:00 PM

The one-two punch of tropical storms Marco and Laura along the U.S. Gulf coast eerily echoes Hurricane Katrina’s arrival 15 years ago, on August 29, 2005. Katrina, which caused some US$170 billion in damages, remains the most costly storm in U.S. history.

NASA Satellite Imaging Picks up California Burn Marks & Incoming Tropical Storms

08.28.2020 08:20 AM

NASA's satellites have been tracking wildfires, resulting in burn marks, tropical storms, and many other activities in the Earth's atmosphere. Recent images revealed recent burn marks from the massive California fires as well as two tropical storms active near the coast of Mexico and Baja California.

CDC Issues Health Advisory on Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Hurricane Laura

08.28.2020 08:10 AM

Hurricane Laura is one of the most powerful tropical storms to hit Louisiana. The CDC warns against carbon monoxide poisoning since damaged power lines will prompt people to use alternate sources of fuel.

Scientists Identified Space Rock Responsible for the Water on Earth

08.28.2020 08:00 AM

The origins of water on Earth has been a longstanding debate in science. A team of French researchers has finally identified the space rock responsible for bringing water on the planet.

Mount Everest Success Doubles, Death Rate Steady For 30 Years

08.27.2020 09:00 AM

A new study reports that the success rates for mountaineers climbing Mount Everest have doubled in the last thirty years. Meanwhile, death rates remained relatively steady over the same period.

Startup Uses Water Hyacinth to Clean up Oil Spills

08.27.2020 08:50 AM

A startup from Benin has found multiple solutions to get rid of water hyacinth weeds, an invasive plant that has disturbed local communities. The plant is converted into a fibers that can be used to absorb oil spills.

Deadly Lava Lake Is Bubbling in Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Hitting Extreme Temperatures

08.27.2020 08:00 AM

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted in 2018 and formed a lava lake with temperatures ranging from 176F to 185F. Experts consider it as the hottest body of water in the world.

The Hunt for Escobar's Hippos: Controlling Colombia's Aggressive Hippo Population

08.27.2020 00:24 AM

The Smithsonian Channel released a new special, 'The Hunt for Escobar's Hippos,' where Dr. Gina Serna is tasked to find the druglord's hippos which have grown from 4 to over 80. Experts aim to control the hippo population since it has disturbed Colombia's villages and ecosystem.

Do Domesticated Animals Have Smaller Brains?

08.26.2020 21:54 PM

When researchers from Linköping University selectively bred the junglefowl from the forest with the least fear of humans, they found that after ten generations the offspring have acquired a smaller brain compared to its ancestors.

Researchers Find The Largest Protein Complex Behind Plant Respiration

08.26.2020 07:40 AM

A new study provides the atomic-level 3D structure of the proteins behind plant respiration - the release of energy from food intake.

Biofuels Made From Common Grass Could Replace Fossil Fuels

08.25.2020 08:30 AM

Fossil fuels have increased the rate of climate change with high rates of carbon emissions. Cellulosic biofuels from a common North American grass and cleaning up carbon solutions can help mitigate climate change.

Man Shows How Soft a Beluga Whale's Head Is

08.25.2020 00:10 AM

Footage of a man and a Beluga whale show their close relationship. Although Beluga whales are not officially endangered, there are still several threats to their species.

Viking Stock: Norse Horse Can Withstand Iceland's Elements All Year-Round

08.24.2020 23:00 PM

The Viking stock has been purebred for 1,000 years and can withstand the elements of Iceland all year-round. Due to that, the Norse horse is commonly used as a means of transport in heavy snow.

Fight Climate Change While Eating This Eco-Friendly Diet

08.24.2020 20:34 PM

Every choice humans make matters even when choosing the type of diet can affect the environment. Try this new eco-friendly diet and create a more positive impact on the planet.

Former Passenger Planes Repurposed to Fight Wildfires

08.23.2020 23:17 PM

Retired passenger airplanes are being repurposed to aid in the fight against increasing cases of wildfires around the world.

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