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Bipartisan SLOTHS Act Bans Wild Sloth Imports
The bill is known as the SLOTHS Act, standing for Stopping Legalized Organized Trafficking and Harm.
Trump Administration Promises New Methane Regulations
Methane emissions in the Permian Basin originate from oil wells, pressure valves on pipelines, gas processing plants, and routine system maintenance.
Texas Continued Data Center Permitting After Abbott's Pause
FracTracker analysis of public records released Monday revealed the permitting continued after Abbott's pause order.
Deep-Sea Species Recovery Uncertain After Deepwater Horizon
The research was published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Barn Owls Nest on Manhattan's Upper West Side
The nesting has attracted nightly crowds of people in the street eager to glimpse the elusive birds.
Amelia Earhart Plane Search Inconclusive
Satellite imagery anomaly was most likely a collection of debris, not wreckage.
North Carolina Fisheries Mismanagement Crisis
Marc Hamric and two technicians lost their boat in rough waters at Turnagain Bay near Cedar Island.
Hurricane Isaias Gulf Coast Landfall
Hurricane Isaias reached Category 3 with winds up to 120 mph.
Atrazine pesticide in US rivers
Atrazine is second-most widely used weed killer in US after glyphosate.
El Niño storms destroy California homes
Worst of El Niño still months away but coastline already being transformed.
Oil well leaks in San Antonio subdivision
Subdivision at Preserve at Medina in southwest San Antonio contains plugged oil well on Vesper Branch.
Santa Ana Wildfire in Orange County
The wildfire burned 465 acres and damaged or destroyed at least six homes as residents fled neighborhoods.
Arizona Joins Colorado River Lawsuit
Arizona believes the federal government's new operating framework ignores basic elements of the law of the river and could result in cuts to the state apportionment.
Mount Dioxin Superfund Groundwater Cleanup
Bureaucratic mismanagement led to the EPA relocating about 400 households from neighborhoods around the site beginning in the mid-1990s.
Hurricane Trudy Reaches Category 1
Trudy intensified into Category 1 as it approached Mexico's Pacific coast, authorities said Thursday.
Neandertal Bone Shows Fatal Wound
The excavation uncovered evidence for one individual's potential fatal wound and an injury endured for years.
Voyager 1 Reaches One Light-Day Distance
On November 18, Voyager 1 will reach one light-day from Earth and continues finding surprises in interstellar space.
Watchdog Questions EPA Administrator's Campaign Travel
Zeldin traveled to an auto repair shop and construction firm in central Pennsylvania on Thursday.
Schwarzenegger and Newsom celebrate California climate law
The event was held Wednesday at the California Economic Summit in Long Beach.
Hurricane Isaias hits Florida Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night on the Florida Gulf Coast.
2026 Nobel Prizes in science awarded
Chemistry Nobel recognized solving the mystery of mirror image molecules.
Study finds billion exposed to heat and smoke
A Science Advances study published Wednesday documents the sharp rise from the prior decade.
Seismica study analyzes Nepal August flood
A massive Himalayan mountainside collapsed near the Nepal-China border, sending millions of cubic meters of rock.
Antarctic Port Base Climate Protection
The base is home to the world's southernmost Post Office.
World's Oldest Shipwreck Discovery
The wreck is up to 4,700 years old, dating to the Early Bronze Age.
Record-Breaking Super El Niño Event
El Niño continued to strengthen with several key measures now in record territory.
Storm Rachel Impacts Southern California
Large waves from the post-tropical cyclone battered homes in Long Beach and flooded parts of Las Vegas near the Strip.
NASA Crew-12 Returns from Space Station
The crew included two NASA astronauts, one European Space Agency member, and one Russian cosmonaut.
Cornwall Council Fly-Tipping Fine Initiative
Cornwall Council recorded 17,500 fly-tipping incidents in five years before implementing new penalties.
Amelia Earhart Search Expedition Arrives
Researchers will sleep on their ship to avoid giant crabs capable of lifting heavy weights and splitting coconuts.
Monarch Butterfly Migration Tracking Study
Researchers across North America are attaching transmitters to Monarchs to study their migration stops and challenges.
Chemistry Nobel for Mirror-Image Molecules
The discovery of mirrored molecules has been used to develop countless drugs.
Roman Treasure Hoard Found in Germany
The Roman treasure hoard discovered in 2025 dates back to the time of Emperor Hadrian.
Margaret Hamilton Death
Hamilton led software engineers for NASA's Apollo missions in her early thirties.
Coffins Found in North Dakota
Coffins found near governor's residence contained remains from a 1800s burial site.
Tortoise Jonathan Aging Study
Jonathan is the world's oldest known land animal at 194 years old.
Hurricane Isaias Florida Landfall
Hundreds of thousands of households lost power in Florida and Alabama.
Forever Chemicals Removed Former Fuel Depot
A developer said barrels of forever chemicals at the site have been removed.
Mount Batten Beach Asbestos Closure
Mount Batten Beach has been fenced off since July amid asbestos concerns.
WWF Wildlife Recovery Report
UK bluefin tuna is one of several wildlife recoveries highlighted in WWF's major report.
NASA Crew-12 Space Station Return
Crew included two NASA astronauts, one ESA member, and one Russian cosmonaut.
Kent Woodland Waste Cleanup
Cleanup removed 39,500 tonnes of rubbish from ancient Kent woodland supersite.
Margaret Hamilton dies at 90
Hamilton led development of software for NASA's Apollo lunar program.
Atlantic hurricane season 2026
El Niño has contributed to an unusually quiet Atlantic hurricane season.
Wimbleball reservoir water crisis
Wimbleball reservoir has dropped to 18% full capacity.
Penguin colony population decline
Chinstrap penguins on a remote volcanic island are experiencing dramatic population decline.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in chemistry.
Lundy Island Water Crisis
Lundy is in 'real jeopardy' and could be evacuated if supplies run out, bosses say.
Hawaii's Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses
The lava rock formation crumbled some time last weekend.
Francis Halzen Wins Physics Nobel
Halzen is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Google Launches Space AI Data Center
Google is testing the feasibility of putting AI data centers in space.
SpaceX Launches ISS Crew Mission
The crew includes two Americans, one Canadian, and one Russian.
UK Oil Refinery Pollution Violations
Pollution was spilled into local rivers and protected sites according to documents.
Swiss Glaciers Record Ice Loss
Scientists say rapid melting is unsurprising given climate change's pace.
AI in Science Policy Agreement
The U.S. plans to release a joint statement describing a shared vision for a 'golden age of science' embracing artificial intelligence.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Activity Drop
September, normally the most active month for Atlantic hurricanes, recorded zero hurricanes this year.
Sussex Woodland Restoration Project
The Lost Woods project aims to restore ancient woodland in Sussex.
Hōlei Sea Arch Collapses in Hawaii
The sea arch was formed by lava flows and Pacific Ocean erosion.
Bluetongue Restriction Zone Expands in Scotland
The expansion will simplify trading for farmers, hauliers, and auction markets.
Welsh Senedd Backs Toxic Waste Cleanup Campaign
All parties urged Welsh and UK ministers to ensure polluters pay for cleanup.
SpaceX Launches New ISS Crew
Crew includes two Americans, one Canadian, and one Russian cosmonaut.
SpaceX Starship Orbital Test Mission
The mission was the 14th flight of Starship.
MacArthur Foundation Announces 2026 Fellows
A historian studying racial wage gaps and a saxophonist whose performances include a chef were among recipients.
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences Closing
The museum houses important scientific specimens and a beloved dinosaur exhibit.
Hurricane Polo Threatens Mexico's Baja California
Hurricane Polo became a major hurricane threatening Mexico's Pacific coast.
Hawaii Faces Hurricane Nolo Amid Storm Fatigue
Hurricane Nolo posed a threat to Hawaiian islands.
Germany Stores U.S. Climate Data as Backup
Technicians in Hamburg, Germany are installing metal hardware racks to back up U.S. climate data.
Two Years After Hurricane Helene, Risky Housing Remains
Regulations still permit residents to inhabit harm's way locations in areas hit by Hurricane Helene.
Nor'easter Batters U.S. East Coast
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the storm's path.
Fire Amoeba Breaks Complex Life Heat Record
The fire amoeba reproduces at 145°F and moves at temperatures up to 147°F, a record for complex eukaryotic life.
El Niño Reshapes Pacific Hurricane Season
El Niño is responsible for the disparity between active Pacific and quiet Atlantic hurricane activity.
Heat Deaths from Super El Niño
More than 450,000 people are projected to die from additional heat brought by super El Niño by February.
Pristine Coral Reefs Guide Restoration
Coral reefs are under threat due to abnormally warm ocean temperatures.
Heat Forces American Workplace Schedule Changes
Oregon OSHA conducted 3,104 heat inspections and issued 408 citations totaling $652,640.
UK PCB Contamination Testing Demands
Michael Phillips played at a lagoon as a child, unaware of toxic chemicals inside it.
Hurricane Polo Intensifies in Pacific
Polo posed risks of heavy rain and mudslides in southwestern Mexico, with another system named Nolo threatening Hawaii.
El Niño Reaches Record Strength
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record with weather impacts already being felt globally.
Trump Administration Clean Energy Funding Halted
The Trump administration unlawfully terminated the Solar for All program worth $7 billion in grant funding.
NIH Funding Cuts Impact U.S. Research
Six graphics document how NIH funding disruptions have specifically affected U.S. biomedical research.
Boulder Climate Lawsuit Reaches Supreme Court
The case Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder began in 2018 and alleges knowingly altering the climate through fossil fuel production.
Category 5 Hurricane Polo Threatens Mexico
Hurricane Polo was expected to skirt Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm.
Fire Amoeba Sets Complex Life Temperature Record
The fire amoeba can reproduce at 145°F and continue moving up to 147°F.
Indonesia Haze Causes 170,000 Respiratory Cases
More than 40,000 of the respiratory cases involve toddlers.
Scottish Wildcats Bred for Reintroduction
The Saving Wildcats partnership monitors bred wildcats using surveillance comparable to reality television.
AI Solves Navier-Stokes Problem
Mathematicians report the AI solution isn't teaching them much about the underlying mathematics.
Fall Equinox Alignment Effect in U.S. Cities
The equinox 'henge' effect represents a modern version of ancient celestial observations.
Monarch Butterfly Migration Support Initiative
A multi-state project is helping eastern monarch butterflies on their southern migration journey.
EPA Weakens Methane Pollution Rules
The EPA proposal specifically targets stripper wells with reduced methane rules.
Iowa Hog Farm Converts to Mushrooms
Iowa produces nearly a third of US pork, making the farm's shift significant.
Poison Suspected in Tanzania Lion Deaths
The deaths raise concerns over broader wildlife poisonings occurring across East Africa.
Los Angeles Environmental Reparations Program
Regina Martin grew up in the 1950s-60s surrounded by oil pumpjacks near her home.
U.S. Acknowledges Weapons Deployed in Space
The U.S. deployment contradicts previous international treaty agreements limiting space to peaceful purposes.
Louisiana SpaceX Development Deal
Negotiations between SpaceX and state officials were covered under nondisclosure agreements.
Alaska Archaeology Site Damaged by Storm
Remnants of typhoon Halong damaged the archaeological dig site in Quinhagak, Alaska.
Firefighters Face Critical Dangers
Firefighters say supercharged blazes have made their jobs exponentially more dangerous during burn season.
New Wildcat Species Found in Bolivia
A spotted wildcat long mistaken for related species was identified as a new species in Bolivia.
Microplastics Act as Pollution "Trojan Horse"
The research project produced 22 peer-reviewed studies and found microplastics in all 227 agricultural soil samples tested.
Mice Successfully Engineered With Human Brain Cells
Researchers genetically altered mice to receive and function with human brain cells.
US Deploys Weapons in Space
US admission marks a significant shift in space militarization policy.
EPA Loosens Methane Emissions Rules
EPA proposal will loosen methane rules specifically for stripper wells in oil and gas sector.
Antarctic Krill Found in Deep-Sea Vents
Antarctic krill normally serve as crucial food source for penguins, seals, and whales.
EPA Eliminates Power Plant Emissions Limits
The EPA scrapped emissions limits on coal and gas power plants.
NASA's Abrupt Relocations Jeopardize Space Missions
NASA rushed engineers out of their labs over the past several months, risking future space missions.
August Sets Global Heat Record
August 2026 was the hottest month on record globally.
Himalayan Glaciers Melting Faster
Faster Himalayan glacier melting threatens India's water supply, economy, and communities.
Marine Heat Waves Disrupt Ocean Ecosystems
Common octopus larvae hitchhiked across the English Channel on plankton, causing an octopus bloom off England's coast.
Heat Deaths in Mobile Homes
One victim's body temperature reached 106 degrees Fahrenheit during fatal heat exposure.
AI-Enabled Bioweapons Risk
Anthropic disrupted five instances of actors attempting to use Claude for gain-of-function virus research between December and August.
Fossil Feather and Dinosaur Extinction
The fossil feather is extremely well-preserved and potentially found in dinosaur feces.
El Niño Suppresses Atlantic Hurricanes
The Atlantic hurricane season reached its climatological peak but produced no hurricanes this year due to historic El Niño.
August Sets Heat Record Globally
August 2026 reached record warmth for a single month.
Hurricane Lowell Devastates Hawaii
Hurricane Lowell caused significant damage across Hawaiian islands.
Scientists Map Autism-Related Proteins
Study was published in the journal Science and fills a biological understanding gap.
Meta Data Center Wastewater Contaminated
Wyoming officials discovered rare hazardous bacterium in Meta data center wastewater during routine testing.
Edible Cookies Made From Recycled Plastic
Research showcased at the American Chemical Society meeting demonstrated edible cookies made from plastic.
Climate Models May Underestimate Global Heating
An online row over this summer's heatwaves points to a wider shift in how climate science measures planetary warming.
Heat Deaths Undercounted in America
Mobile home and trailer residents face especially high heat death risk due to housing vulnerabilities.
Pesticide Poisoning Among Global Farmers
Study estimates 402 to 433 million pesticide poisoning cases among farmers yearly using 2006-2023 data.
Severe Weather Affects North America Over Labor Day
Nearly 10 million people faced severe weather threats including torrential downpours and huge hail over Labor Day weekend.
Genetic Revival of American Chestnut Trees
American chestnut once dominated Eastern woodlands before efforts to bring them back from brink of extinction.
Strongest El Niño in Living Memory
World Meteorological Organization issued its most certain forecast ever with nearly 100% likelihood prediction.
Trump Removes Grey Wolf Protections
Trump says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists warn it could derail recovery efforts.
Protein Map for Profound Autism
Research published in Science journal illuminates a 'missing piece' in biological understanding of profound autism.
Global Temperature Rise Locked In
Global temperatures will rise to at least 1.8°C above preindustrial levels regardless of future emissions reductions.
US Heat Deaths Vastly Undercounted
Adam Willson's death was classified as "natural causes" despite his mother knowing heat killed him.
Brain Implants Deepen US-China Tech Rivalry
A congressional National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology warns China's efforts are overtaking US development in manufacturing, data, and commercialization.
Women Wrongly Treated for UTIs
A recent study found women's symptoms were caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction, not UTIs.
El Niño Climate Impact Warnings
El Niño is expected to lead to a stormy autumn in the UK.
Canadian Floating Island Vanishes and Reappears
Officials in British Columbia say the floating island drifted towards the shoreline of a local lake, but its origins remain a mystery.
Global Population Aging Milestone
More than 71% of the world's population lived in countries with fertility rates at or below replacement level in 2023, up from 45% in 2013.
UK Records Hottest Summer on Record
UK experienced five widespread heatwaves and 40 days above 30°C, surpassing previous 34-day record.
NASA Launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
NASA launched a new space telescope designed to study dark energy, dark matter, and distant exoplanets.
Utah Data Center Project Faces Bipartisan Opposition
The opposed project could be one of the planet's largest data centers.
Catastrophic Nepal and Himalayan Flooding
Jit Bahadur Chaudhary was working at a hydropower site when the flood hit Wednesday.
Record Heat and UK's Hottest Summer
The previous hottest UK summer record was set in 2025.
Hidden Heat Deaths in the United States
NPR spent two years tracking deaths from heat to uncover a staggering hidden toll.
Misdiagnosis of Recurrent UTIs in Women
Women's UTI-like symptoms were actually caused by hormonally driven inflammation and pelvic floor dysfunction, not bacterial infection.
Human Activity Drives Most U.S. Wildfires
Human-caused wildfires include incidents from accidents, negligence, and arson.
NASA Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches
NASA administrator Jared Isaacman discussed Artemis III launch planned for 2027.
Colorado River Water Cuts Hit Arizona Agriculture
Yuma County, Arizona grows 90% of the U.S. winter salad greens.
Wildfire-Evacuation Residents Face Lingering Toxins
Most evacuees were allowed to return despite conditions described as still a hazmat situation.
Nepal Glacial Collapse Floods
Glacial collapse or melting glacier contributed to the Nepal floods.
Trump Nuclear Radiation Safety Rule Push
Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon ALARA radiation safety rule via presidential pressure.
NASA Roman Space Telescope Launch
Roman telescope will investigate dark energy and supernovae mysteries.
Australia Cuttlefish Mating Collapse
Official figures show dramatic 97% drop in cuttlefish attendance year-over-year.