Environment
Surprising Find inside Infamous Volcano
May 4, 2018, 8:27 am EDT
Scientists have discovered that Mount St. Helens sits on a cold slab, and hot magma flows to it from a source far to the east. Meteorologist Ari Sarsalari explains more about the deadliest volcano in U.S. history.
At Least a Dozen Sinkholes Appear in Ocala, Florida, Neighborhood
May 4, 2018, 3:14 am EDT
More sinkholes open up in an Ocala, Florida, neighborhood that already has had evacuations.
Floating Bin Collects Ocean Trash
May 3, 2018, 3:41 pm EDT
The Seabin Project developed a simple and effective device to deal with water pollution in marinas and ports.
An Ocean Dead Zone the Size of Florida
May 3, 2018, 6:37 am EDT
A disturbing find in the Arabian Sea -- a huge dead zone the size of Florida.
Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano Ready to Erupt?
May 3, 2018, 2:46 am EDT
Scientists say recent seismic activity on Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano indicates there could be a new eruption--and officials say they’re preparing for the worst.
New Studies Show Some Species Genetically Adapting to Climate Change
May 1, 2018, 4:18 pm EDT
A pair of new studies show some creatures are genetically adapting to climate change.
NASA Scientists Spot Odd Circles in Arctic Ocean’s Ice
April 30, 2018, 10:52 pm EDT
Strange circles dot the icy terrain of the Beaufort Sea, surprising NASA scientists.
‘Project Trumpmore’ to Carve President’s Face into Melting Iceberg
April 30, 2018, 10:49 pm EDT
It’s the ultimate test for climate change deniers. Will the sculpture melt, or stick around for centuries to come? Time – and science – will tell.
Pacific Islands to be Uninhabitable by 2050
April 27, 2018, 10:26 am EDT
According to a study commissioned by the U.S. Defense Department, many Pacific islands will be uninhabitable by mid-century.
Indian Officials Use Pesticide IV to Keep Ancient Banyan Tree Alive
April 27, 2018, 9:42 am EDT
This 700-year-old tree is beloved by locals and tourists. So when termites threatened the tree’s life, officials gave it life support.