Scientists try triggering rain with electricity
A new method of triggering rain in water-scarce regions will be tested in the United Arab Emirates, according to...
New Animal Endangerment Map shows global distribution of threatened animal species
Today’s wildlife are in peril, facing a variety of threats that test their survivability. To illustrate the...
New report warns of extreme heat of 127 degrees or more in the US
Just when you thought the environmental news couldn’t get any worse, a shocking new report warns Americans that...
As temperatures increase, so do rat populations
The warmer weather creeping into cities across America is cause for international concern, but there’s one group...
Invasive longhorned tick could spread disease across the U.S.
The Asian longhorned tick used to be a species only found in China, Japan, Korea and southeastern Russia, plus...
A Hawaiian island has been wiped out by Hurricane Walaka
Hurricane Walaka, a powerful hurricane that hit Hawaii earlier this month, has wiped a Hawaiian island off of the...
Deadly heatwaves may make parts of China uninhabitable by the end of the century
It is no surprise that the world's most populous country, China, is also the largest polluter on Earth. However,...
Sea stars overcome melting disease through rapid evolution
Five years ago, millions of sea stars off the west coast of North America were killed by a mysterious virus that...
Kilauea's crater has been dramatically altered by eruption
While Hawaii's Kilauea volcano continues to erupt, this explosive episode of volcanic activity has already made...
New study shows some LED lights can harm wildlife
Researchers have concluded that certain types of LED lights can be harmful toward a wide variety of wildlife, calling...
The US just experienced its hottest May on record
It's a familiar theme: each year, it seems, is the hottest year on record. The most recent climate change milestone...
Broccoli powder could pack a veggie punch in smoothies, soups — and lattes
Do you consume the recommended serving of vegetables every day? Last year, the Centers for Disease Control and...
New SubCAS technology enables scientists to better study deep-sea ecosystems
Scientists at the California Academy of Sciences have created a new device that can capture and transport deep-sea creatures...
Southern California is losing its clouds, increasing the risk of more intense wildfires
The elevated summer temperatures in California are causing decreased levels of the low-atmosphere clouds that...
Scientists uncover giant canyons under the ice in Antarctica
Researchers have discovered three large canyons frozen beneath the ice of Antarctica, each of which is hundreds...
