Orca consumes great white sharks in "astonishing" video first
The orca was spotted preying on an 8.2-foot juvenile white shark and was observed carrying its liver in its mouth.
Yosemite National Park visitors told to evacuate as huge snowstorm looms
The Sierra Nevada has been under blizzard warnings as an atmospheric river begins to dump a massive amount of snow on California.
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Atmospheric river research boosts NWS weather warning system
Scientists involved in a new study believe their research could help boost predictions and forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Chemical in water bottles linked to child obesity
Bisphenol A, or BPA, can be found in a variety of widely used products and has now been linked to problems with the gut.
Basic principle of physics is wrong, Oxford scientists say
Researchers' findings have upended a long-held understanding of whether only opposites attract and like charges repel.
Joe Biden's Cannabis pardons do not apply to everyone
A new update has clarified that this pardon does not apply to those in the military.
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America's rivers are changing, confusing fish
Climate change is causing drastic changes to the rivers of the world, threatening water supply and ecosystems.
Winter weather warnings issued for six states as atmospheric river hits
A rare blizzard warning has been issued in California, and winter storm warnings in other western states like Nevada and Oregon.
Atmospheric river update: snowfall forecast changes, Pacific pulse looms
Forecasters are predicting "very high probabilities" of snowfall exceeding 48 inches for certain portions of the Sierra Nevada.
Horses Flee Texas Wildfires Alongside Cars 'Trying To Escape'
The largest of the wildfires has raged across 500,000 acres in the Texas Panhandle, prompting a disaster to be declared.
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Georgia historical sites face 'imminent risk' of destruction
By the year 2100, up to 5,000 historical and archaeological sites in Georgia could be underwater.
Dog Owners Issued Health Warning Over Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Scientists found 118 E. coli strains that were antibiotic resistant when analyzing 185 dog samples.
California blizzard warning map, today's forecast
"Significant disruptions to daily life" are likely with rare blizzards set to sweep across California.
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California's latest atmospheric river is badly needed
Despite a slew of recent storms in the West, snowpack levels in California remain below average.
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California's phantom Lake Tulare has disappeared
The lake reappeared after heavy storms last year and caused a number of issues for local people. It's now disappearing.
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Atmospheric river nears landfall, bringing heavy snowfall
The weather event is set to last for several days, and western states should brace for heavy rainfall that is likely to last until at least March 1.
Sunken ship's 120-year mystery finally solved
SS Nemesis sank shortly after it left port when it encountered a strong gale, causing it to become lost at sea.
Video reveals top predators "lit up" as they take turns to attack prey
A new study documented stripes on each marlin getting brighter when a fish went to attack its prey.
Giant shark takes whale's "whole head off" in "lightning" attack
While a beachgoer was trying to send a stranded whale back to sea, a suspected great white leapt from the water and attacked.
Before and after photos show new city emerge in jungle
Indonesia's new capital city to be, Nusantara, is currently under construction and its progress can be seen far above.
Video shows rare "firefall" phenomenon at National Park
The phenomenon can be seen during mid to late February, when the sunset hits the waterfall at just the right angle to create this beautiful illusion.
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How California water outlook got good news
California's snowpack has risen from 28 percent of normal on January 1 to 86 percent of normal on February 23.
Pacific Northwest will be next victim of increasing wildfires
The North Cascades, the Olympic Mountains, the west of the Oregon Cascades and the Puget lowlands may see an uptick in fires.
Snakes "evolved better and faster" than peers
The study suggests that speed may be a significant factor in how the species became so successful in the animal kingdom.
Gossiping "Plays an Important Role" in Society, Scientists Reveal
Scientists looked to find out the exact reason as to what gossipers gain from the frowned-upon social activity.
California might ban octopus farming
As a result of their intelligence, there are concerns that octopuses simply could not cope with being farmed and would suffer greatly.
Rattlesnake alert in Arizona as woman bitten in unusually early case
The snake's rattle sounded immediately after the bite, meaning urgent medical attention was necessary.
Humpback whales are struggling to communicate due to noisy humans
Scientists found that unique and vital vocalizations made by whales are potentially drowned out by the noise of humans.
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Satellite images show "firehose" atmospheric river aimed at California
Parts of Southern California are under extreme rainfall warnings as the weather phenomenon continues through the state.
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US crops under threat from "unsustainable phenomenon"
New findings show that 20 percent of all agricultural soils are severally lacking a healthy amount of potassium.