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Ashfall expected as Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted again on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey's Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.
Study explains unusual deformation in Earth's largest continental rift
Computer models confirm that the African Superplume is responsible for the unusual deformations as well as rift-parallel seismic anisotropy observed beneath the East African Rift System.
Oceans warmer last month than any May on record
Global oceans were warmer last month than any other May in records stretching back to the 19th century, the European Union's climate monitoring unit reported Wednesday.
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, begins erupting after 3-month pause
Kilauea, the second largest volcano in Hawaii, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, U.S. Geological Survey officials said.
Smog from Canada wildfires blankets New York
An orange-tinged smog caused by Canada's wildfires shrouded New York on Wednesday, obscuring its famous skyscrapers and causing residents to don face masks, as cities along the US East Coast...
Warm is the new norm for the Great Barrier Reef—and a likely El Niño raises red flags
The Bureau of Meteorology this week declared a 70% chance of an El Niño developing this year. This raises concern for the health of the Great Barrier Reef, which is...
Hurtigruten Norway reveals details on planned zero-emission cruise ship
The cruise ship company Hurtigruten Norway has revealed more details about its plans for the world's first zero-emission cruise ship. The ship was first proposed as "Sea Zero" in March...
Movie review: 'Flamin' Hot' solid if not incendiary
The story of the creation of Cheetos' Flamin' Hot variety, on Hulu Friday, does a good job incorporating economic history and family drama.
'Bupkis': Episode 2 of Pete Davidson series to stream on YouTube, air on NBC
Episode 2 of "Bupkis," a Peacock comedy starring Pete Davidson, will stream on YouTube and air on NBC.
Reinforcements arriving to fight Quebec fires as premier warns of more evacuation orders
People who had to leave their homes due to fires burning across northern and western regions of Quebec will not be able to return to their communities until next week, says...
Dangerously bad, smoky air persists in Ottawa area
Smoke from wildfires in and around eastern Ontario and western Quebec has again made the air quality a very high risk to people's health Wednesday.
Conditions predicted to worsen in Toronto as poor air quality, high levels of pollution confirmed
Environment Canada has increased the air quality risk level for Toronto on Wednesday, up from Tuesday, as smoky conditions continue to swirl around the city and the smell of burning...
'We'll never be done': The growing challenge to remove thousands of car tires from ocean floor
Officials for years have been cleaning up tire after tire from the ocean floor off Broward County—removing what was once meant to create a fish habitat but turned out to...
Extractive and industrial development projects threaten the future of Indigenous Peoples: Study
Extractive and industrial development projects threaten the fundamental rights of Indigenous Peoples, according to the results of an extensive scientific study carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and...
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This concept cruise ship will have solar-paneled sails, an AI copilot, and zero emissions
The ship's three retractable sails will be covered in solar panels. VARD Design Today’s cruise ships are environmental nightmares. Just one vessel packed with a veritable petri dish of passengers can burn as...
Unusual room service requests include 'diet water,' blowfish
Website Hotels.com revealed the most unusual room service requests at its associated accommodations, including requests for "diet water" and melted ice cream.
Rescue efforts underway as Ukraine, Russia trade blame for Kakhovka dam collapse
Russia and Ukraine have accused one another of deliberately destroying the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam, which collapsed Tuesday, flooding surrounding settlements.
The best water flossers in 2023
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New model enhances wave forecasting in ice-covered waters
A research paper published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences sheds light on the relationship between sea ice thickness and wind wave modules in the marginal ice zone. The study introduces...
Worldwide survey of experts reveals pathways to global sustainability
The majority of sustainable development researchers believe that in affluent countries, it is necessary to look beyond economic growth to achieve sustainable development, a recent study from the University of...
How an earthquake becomes a tsunami
The movement between continental and oceanic plates at the bottom of the sea, so-called megathrust earthquakes, generates the strongest tremors and the most dangerous tsunamis. How and when they occur,...
Watch: 'Good Omens': Jon Hamm causes chaos for Michael Sheen, David Tennant in Season 2 trailer
"Good Omens," a fantasy comedy series based on the Terry Pratchett novel, will return for a second season on Prime Video.
New study estimates global warming potential of hydrogen
The global warming effect of leaked hydrogen is almost 12 times stronger than CO2, shows a new study by CICERO, a climate research center, published in Communications Earth & Environment.
Florida deputies arrest neighbor accused of fatally shooting Ajike Owens
Police in Florida arrested Susan Lorincz, the neighbor accused of fatally shooting Ajike Owens through a closed door last week.
Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Project Looks at Pulling Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere
With human-induced greenhouse gases fueling global climate change, there is an urgent need to bolster emissions reductions with large-scale carbon dioxide removal.
Digital Science boosts pharma industry support following OntoChem acquisition
Digital Science is positioning itself to play an even greater role in the pharmaceutical industry's all-important drug discovery, by helping industry sift through a sea of information and focus on...
A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems
PLA is only compostable under specific high-temperature conditions that “cannot be found in nature.”. DepositPhotos The use of plastic across all facets of human life has grown more and more pervasive in the...