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Scientists find way to spot atmospheric rivers
The new method will help scientists predict extreme weather events as they are becoming more severe.
'Lost' tropical bird not seen in 20 years caught on camera
Scientists searched for the bird high and low for six weeks throughout the Itombwe Massif, before finally finding a whole group of them.
Mystery as thousands of fish wash up dead in Washington State
So far, officials are stumped as to what could have caused the mass fish deaths near the Long Lake Dam.
Snake found tangled in tailwheel of Coast Guard helicopter
The stowaway was spotted by an officer carrying out a routine inspection on the chopper.
Brightest object ever Discovered—500 trillion times more luminous than sun
This record-breaking quasar is also growing rapidly—by the size of one sun per day.
New Species of the 'World's Heaviest Snake' Discovered
Scientists found a "remarkable" genetic difference of 5.5 percent between two species of green anaconda, despite them looking almost identical.
US Rivers Are Filling Up With Invasive Fish
Scientists found that invasive fish species are thriving, but pointed out that may not be good news.
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US Energy Bills Could Be Lowered by Heat Pumps — 'tremendous impact'
With this method, researchers estimate over 7,000 million metric tons of carbon emissions could be reduced by 2050.
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Florida corals ravaged in wake of record-breaking marine heatwave
Researchers found that less than 22 percent of 1,500 staghorn corals were still alive across sites in the Florida Keys.
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Lake Mead water levels update as highest mark in three years reached
The reservoir's levels have risen since a record year of snow and rainfall in 2023.
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US Air Pollution Has Changed Its Chemical Makeup Since 2006
The study comes soon after the EPA made stricter regulations for fine particulate matter earlier this month, meaning it will now be easier to track.
Shark attacks man in river, rips off foot and most of calf
Bull sharks usually live in the open ocean, but they are known for their ability to migrate up rivers, which can sometimes mean they become a threat to humans.
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Great Lakes sees historic low ice coverage—"Crossed a threshold"
"We have never seen ice levels this low in mid-February on the lakes since our records began in 1973," NOAA scientists said in a statement.
Tijuana River sewage contamination a "public health crisis"
Over 100 billion gallons of untreated sewage, urban runoff and industrial waste have been spilled into the Tijuana over the past five years.
Scientists discover exotic cats have "remarkable ability"
The study found that the cats responded "more quickly and with greater intensity" to familiar voices.
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Atmospheric rivers set to increase in US
Atmospheric rivers could cause severe weather in years to come, causing damage to buildings and extreme flooding.
Mountain lion attacks pet dog in Colorado
The mountain lion attacked several goats and a pet dog and had reportedly lost all fear of humans, making it a danger.
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Amazon rainforest may be close to total collapse, study warns
Researchers found that by 2050 several climate stressors could push the Amazon to a tipping point that could bring it to the point of no return.
Rice-grown meat will offer "world of possibilities"
The alternative protein source was grown in a lab and has a much smaller carbon footprint than normal beef.
San Diego releases 600 million gallons from lake due to dam safety fears
Officials are bracing for more water to fill the lake following a series of storms that battered California.
Grand Canyon under threat from invasive species if Lake Powell plan fails
The Bureau of Reclamation has come up with five possible ways to help the native fish under threat from the invasive smallmouth bass.
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Scientists demolish polar bears theory, issue dire warning
Some thought resting and scavenging could help polar bears survive warming temperatures, but scientists say that may not be the case.
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Scientists now know the future of blizzards in the US
New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has found that the average number of blizzards could start declining in the next few decades.
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Great Lakes rapid winter melt revealed in 5 charts
Charts show that the Great Lakes ice coverage isn't even close to their historical averages this year.
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Winter storms bring "upside-down" snowpacks to national parks
Photos posted by national parks show glistening snow across the landscape following severe storms in the West and Southwest.
Americans die from fungal infection during medical procedures in Mexico
Some of the patients suffered from stroke or severe hemorrhages that eventually led to death in many of them.
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Utah's Great Salt Lake to receive influx of water
A near-capacity Utah Lake will feed water down the Jordan River and into the parched Great Salt Lake.
Green cleaners can still give off harmful vapors, may put "health at risk"
These harmful chemicals can cause eyes and nose irritation, breathing problems and an increased risk of cancer.
Despite atmospheric river, California's Tulare Lake is vanishing again
The ghost lake first reappeared last year after heavy storms, but now its waters are receding, giving farmers much-needed relief.
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Last month "the warmest January on record," scientists warn
The global mean temperature over the last year was also 1.52°C above the pre-industrial average between 1850 to 1900.