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Look: Large dog rescued from small storm drain in Missouri
Animal rescuers and firefighters in Missouri came to the rescue of a large dog that somehow ended up trapped in a storm drain.
Iron-rich rocks unlock new insights into Earth's planetary history
Visually striking layers of burnt orange, yellow, silver, brown and blue-tinged black are characteristic of banded iron formations, sedimentary rocks that may have prompted some of the largest volcanic eruptions...
Jacksonville Jaguars sign kicker Brandon McManus
The Jacksonville Jaguars signed veteran kicker Brandon McManus, just days after he was released by the Denver Broncos, the team announced Thursday.
In dust and clouds over Africa, scientists find clues to how hurricanes form
When the dust that wafts off the Sahel and Sahara regions of Africa mixes with tropical clouds, it creates what's known as a rainy "disturbance" in the eastern Atlantic. These...
Collective property rights spark spirit of cooperation that extends beyond managing land
When people come together to manage collectively owned natural resources like forests, they may become more cooperative and trusting overall, according to recent research led by CU Boulder.
An improved view of global sea ice
Earth's declining ice is without a doubt one of the clearest signs of climate change. A new high-resolution sea-ice concentration data record has just been released as part of ESA's...
At long last, ocean drillers exhume a bounty of rocks from Earth’s mantle
In 1961, geologists off the Pacific coast of Mexico embarked on a daring journey to a foreign land—the planet’s interior. From a ship, they aimed to drill through the thin veneer of...
More than 5,000 new species found in 'pristine' deep-sea wilderness. But they could soon be wiped out.
A new study cataloged all the species uncovered by research expeditions in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, which has become a potential hotspot for deep-sea mining.
New maps reveal places at risk from sea-level rise
New maps from NIWA and the Deep South National Science Challenge show areas across Aotearoa New Zealand that could be inundated by extreme coastal flooding. They show a large storm-tide...
Miami Heat's Gabe Vincent to miss Game 5 vs. Boston Celtics
Point guard Gabe Vincent will not play against the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals because of a left ankle sprain, the Miami Heat announced Thursday...
Deep-sea mining hotspot teems with mystery animals
Thousands of 'otherworldly' animals live beneath the ocean in an area that may be mined for metals.
Watch: Loose horse mounted by police officer in California
A California police officer was able to mount a horse seen running loose through the city and ride the equine safely back to its owner.
Over 5,000 species call a future deep-sea mining hotspot home
Over 5,000 species could be at risk if deep sea mining begins in the Pacific Ocean's Clarion-Clipperton Zone. Deposit Photos Industrial mining of the deep ends of the ocean for valuable minerals is...
Ex-Kentucky Derby winner Fusaichi Pegasus dies at 26
Fusaichi Pegasus, the thoroughbred who won the 2000 Kentucky Derby, has died, Ashford Stud announced. He was 26.
Islands of trees in oil palm plantations found to increase biodiversity without decreasing yields
Islands of trees in oil palm plantations can significantly increase farm biodiversity within five years without reducing productivity. This has been shown by a long-term project in Indonesia as part...
Next steps in monitoring bat coronaviruses
Since the emergence of SARS in 2002, coronaviruses have been recognized as potential pandemic threats. This emergence highlights a need for evidence-based strategies to monitor bat coronaviruses. Daniel Becker, Ph.D.,...
Deep sea surveys detect over 5,000 new species in future mining hotspot
There is a massive, mineral-rich region in the Pacific Ocean—about twice the size of India—called the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), which has already been divided up and assigned to companies for...
Guam hit by strongest ‘Super Typhoon’ in decades
Visible satellite image of Super Typhoon Mawar on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. At the time, Mawar had sustained 1-minute winds of 155 mph. NOAA/RAMMB/Colorado State University Typhoon Mawar pelted Guam with heavy rain...
Nick Gehlfuss exits 'Chicago Med' in Season 8 finale
Nick Gehlfuss, who played Dr. Will Halstead on "Chicago Med," has left the show after eight seasons.
BTS to hold 10th anniversary Festa celebration
K-pop group BTS will mark the 10th anniversary of its debut with its Festa festival in Seoul in June.
Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani homers lead Angels past Red Sox
Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani combined for nearly 800 feet in home run distance, powering the Los Angeles Angels to a 7-3 win over the Boston Red Sox in Anaheim,...
Watch: Snoopy returns as debonair as ever in new 'Snoopy Show' trailer
In a Season 3 trailer for "The Snoopy Show," Charlie Brown's canine is shown in various scenarios along with the Peanuts clan. All 12 episodes of the new season will...
Saving our soil: How to extend US breadbasket fertility for centuries
The Midwestern United States has lost 57.6 billion tons of topsoil due to farming practices over the past 160 years, and the rate of erosion, even following the U.S. Department...
How experts use modelling and satellites to predict and tackle wildfires
Wildfire modelling isn't foolproof, but officials say it can give firefighters an idea of how to best tackle out-of-control fires.
Beyoncé says Tina Turner was 'inspiration'
Beyoncé plays tribute to Tina Turner in an emotional website post where she said she was her greatest inspiration.
Bulk carrier briefly grounded in Suez Canal
A Hong Kong-flagged bulk container ship was briefly ground in the Suez Canal Thursday morning.
Super Typhoon Mawar swirls menacingly near Guam in satellite views (video)
Satellites watched as the powerful Super Typhoon Mawar made its way across the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. island territory of Guam on May 24.
Typhoon Mawar leaves trail of destruction as it moves from Guam
A typhoon that slammed into Guam, knocking out power and flooding buildings with a powerful storm surge, was moving away Thursday—leaving residents of the US Pacific Ocean territory to survey...