California "overlooking" ways to save water, study suggests
While some legislation sets out extreme methods to save water, this new study says there are simple, less extreme steps that could be taken.
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Parts of the US may see "devastating" plant changes
Americans could see plants faring differently in their gardens, with hardiness levels changing due to global warming.
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Superhot rock geothermal may "unlock vast amounts of clean energy"
A map developed by scientists pinpoints where we could use this material, and how it could be commercialized.
Tennessee Lake Gets Health Advisory After Students Find Toxic Pink Algae
The algae is made up of a type of bacteria that can be toxic to humans and animals if there is high exposure.
Dogs understand more than they let on, brain scans reveal
A study found that when dogs hear certain words, they can envision matching objects in their brain.
Yosemite braces for another winter storm
"Don't get too excited for spring weather quite yet," the national park warned prior to another winter storm set to hit California.
Iceland volcano update as spread of gas plume mapped
The sulfur dioxide plume has now traveled all the way to Ireland and the United Kingdom and is expected to pass over Scandinavia.
Lake Powell's water levels to jump as snowpack melts
An influx of water will pull the reservoir's water levels from 32 percent capacity to 37 percent as snow melts in the spring.
Thousands of fish found dead as ice melts on Minnesota border lake
An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 fish were found dead in Lake Traverse shortly after ice was declared out of the lake.
Snake kills man removing it from preschool
The man was bitten multiple times on the hand and arm while trying to remove the snake from a child's care center.
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Utah National Park gives snowpack update after winter storm
The snowpack in Bryce Canyon nearly doubled in just a few days, before spring's arrival started to see it reducing.
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Texans warned that felt heat rises far faster than real temperature
The research found that the heat index increased three times faster than the actual measured temperature.
Scientists reveal the fish we should eat to stop "wasting" nutrients
Wild fish usually fed to salmon contain nutrients highly beneficial to human health, including calcium, omega-3, and B12.
Warning to Texans against feeding wildlife in wake of Panhandle fires
Researchers are warning Texans not to feed the wildlife affected as this can cause "more negative impacts than positive, such as the spread of disease."
"Understudied" middle age brain changes could predict dementia risk
Emerging evidence indicates how the midlife process can be vital in shaping future cognitive decline.
10-foot great white shark 'Penny' detected near Florida's Fort Myers Beach
The shark, known as Penny, who measures 10 foot 3 inches, was tracked off the coast of Fort Myers Beach at about 11 a.m. on Sunday.
US cities could get self-heating sidewalks to tackle snowstorms
The innovative new concrete could, in future, help clear walkways and highways of snow and ice in freezing temperatures
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Less water being held in most US snowpacks
Researchers saw a 22 percent drop in how much water is stored in snowpacks every year in the lower 48 states.
"Widespread" heat stress on Great Barrier Reef revealed in satellite image
The heat stress is causing widespread coral bleaching events, caused by climate change and El Nino.
'Widespread' lead exposure in Chicago, 68% of young children affected
Around 129,000 children younger than 6 years old were exposed to drinking water contaminated with the chemical.
Great Salt Lake water levels to rise even more this spring
Water levels could rise by 1.2 feet this spring, which is a total of 870,000 acre feet potentially feeding into the lake between April and July.
North America sees "emerging phenomenon" of raging night wildfires
The findings challenge conventional firefighting and the "active day, quiet night" fire cycle.
Wreck of 18th-century warship discovered in Florida Keys
After the ship sank in 1742, the 300 crew members were stranded on a desert island.
Giant snapping turtle mysteriously vanishes in North Carolina
The turtle's owner had been driving along a highway when he realized his pet was no longer there, likely having been stolen.
'Very concerning' neurological study finds disorders increasing worldwide
In 2021, around a whopping 43 percent of the global population suffered from some kind of neurological condition.
Strange critters found in Great Salt Lake: "Amazing"
This is the saltiest environment these worms have ever been found in, making the discovery significant.
Python meat could feed the planet "high-quality protein," says scientist
The globe is already at the point where we need to consider alternative proteins, according to a study.
Scientists find "long-sought" giant volcano hidden in plain sight on Mars
The volcano stands at 29,600 feet and stretches for 280 miles, and evidence shows it has been active for a very long time.
Lake Mead water levels update as close-to-average snowpack reported
The reservoir is not out of the woods, despite a good year for snowpack in 2023, as this year's snow levels are looking closer to average.
New Fake Meat 'Mold' Burger Might Be on the Horizon
Scientists genetically modified Koji mold to make it look and taste more appealing and turned it into a burger patty.