HEALTH 5 hours ago CDC warns of extreme heat dangers amid ‘record-breaking high temperatures’ Many regions across the U.S. experienced “record-breaking high temperatures" in 2023 due to extreme heat, according to the CDC. Experts share risk factors and safety tips.
Astronomy 1 day ago Lyrid meteor shower peaks this weekend: How to catch a glimpse of the celestial event The Lyrid meteor shower, occurring annually in mid-to-late April, is currently underway with its peak activity expected Sunday into Monday, officials say.
Brazil 1 day ago Brazil faces Indigenous resistance over plans to drill for oil in Amazon rainforest A Brazilian corporation is facing resistance from Indigenous groups and government agencies over its plan to explore oil drilling opportunities in the Amazon rainforest.
United Kingdom 1 day ago Scotland ditches green goals after climate watchdog says they are unattainable: report The Scottish government is reevaluating their climate goals after they missed eight of the last 12 annual carbon emission goals.
Asia 2 days ago 11,000 ordered to evacuate as volcanic eruptions, tsunami warnings rock Indonesian island Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert on Wednesday following eruptions at Ruang mountain, and ordered the evacuation of over 11,000 people.
HEALTH 2 days ago 'Forever chemicals' found in US drinking water, map shows 'hot spots' of highest levels A study published in the journal Nature Geoscience on April 8 found that higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) were found in drinking water in certain parts of the U.S.
TRAVEL 2 days ago Springtime travel: 5 flower gardens across 5 time zones showcasing American beauty Here's a tour of five of the America's most spectacular springtime botanical gardens across five different time zones, from the Florida coast to the mountains of Hawaii.
AIR AND SPACE 2 days ago 'Peculiar' black hole discovered in Milky Way, scientists say Astronomers have detected a black hole positioned roughly 2,000 light-years from Earth in the constellation Aquila. It was identified through the Gaia mission.
LIFESTYLE 2 days ago On this day in history, April 17, 1970, Apollo 13 astronauts return alive, defy odds after space explosion The three astronauts on board the Apollo 13 mission safely returned to Earth after an explosion in space threatened their lives on this day in history, April 17, 1970.
Odd News 3 days ago Oklahoma boy's pet octopus is TikTok sensation: 'Wildlife is magnificent' An Oklahoma boy with a precocious passion for marine biology adopted an octopus after years of begging. The octopus, named Terrance, recently had dozens of babies.