Arizona wildfire near Kitt Peak observatory 40% contained
A lightning-caused wildfire that led to an evacuation of the Kitt Peak National Observatory southwest of Tucson is 40% contained, authorities said......»»
Southwest US roasts in devastating heat wave
Tens of millions of Americans were facing dangerously high temperatures Friday as a powerful heat wave stretched from California to Texas, with its peak expected this weekend......»»
Night-flying helicopters prepare to battle wildfire as heat wave bakes California
Clouds of dust swirled around the Santa Fe Dam in Irwindale as a massive helicopter hovered over a tank of wildfire retardant, dropped a long snorkel from its belly and sucked up 3,000 gallons of bright pink material in just about 90 seconds......»»
Solar storm on Thursday expected to make northern lights visible in limited US states
A solar storm forecast for Thursday is expected to give skygazers in some states along the U.S.-Canada border a faint glimpse of the northern lights which—at their peak—produce a colorful sky show when solar wind hits the atmosphere......»»
Personal experience with wildfire increases engagement in disaster preparedness, study finds
Residents who experienced direct harm from Oregon's 2020 wildfires are more likely to take steps to mitigate their fire risk in the future, an Oregon State University study has found......»»
Addressing justice in wildfire risk management
The frequency and severity of wildfires have become increasingly alarming in recent years, substantially due to the effects of climate change. Rising global temperatures, altered weather patterns, and prolonged droughts are all consequences of climat.....»»
Peak packs themes and widgets into a personal fitness dashboard for iPhone
We can all use a little encouragement in our lives to stay active, and that’s what the new Peak app strives to do. The new app by indie developer Harshil Shah provides a new approach to tracking your fitness goals and progress. more… The post P.....»»
Diablo 4 Season 1 offers players "an enormous amount of power"
Blizzard has revealed new details for Diablo 4 Season 1 including a release date and plans for a self-contained mini campaign......»»
Climate change tests limits of Mediterranean wildfire strategy
Climate change and increased human habitation across France's dry, forested region are pushing the limits of firefighters' tried and tested "strike quick and hard" strategy......»»
Q&A: Empowering vulnerable communities in the face of growing natural threats
A new study reveals how people in low-income communities of color are inequitably vulnerable to wildfire smoke, extreme heat, and other hazards fueled by climate change. The pilot study details ways for these communities to gather data and improve ou.....»»
Research shows ultrafine air pollution reflects Seattle"s redlining history
Despite their invisibly small size, ultrafine particles have become a massive concern for air pollution experts. These tiny pollutants—typically spread through wildfire smoke, vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and airplane fumes—can bypass so.....»»
Massive peak collapses may reshape Himalayas
23 cubic kilometers of mountain plunged into the valley below. Enlarge / Annapurna IV, at left here, might have once been half a kilometer taller. (credit: Richard I'Anson) The Earth's mountains are engaged in a constant.....»»
The forgotten Amazon: As a critical summit nears, politicians must get serious about deforestation in Bolivia
When asked to situate the world's most iconic rainforest on a map, most people will pinpoint Brazil. And given the intense media coverage of the country's deforestation and fires—concerns reached a peak under former president Jair Bolsonaro and his.....»»
Fish mercury found to peak in winter and near spawning, then reduce after growing season
The pronounced seasonal changes of warm open-water and cold ice-covered seasons dominate natural cycles in Finnish lakes......»»
Novel microwave isolator points the way to new radio cameras and quantum computers
Researchers at the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) have invented a novel microwave isolator and have demonstrated, for the first time, its basic principle that enables small isolators; essential for future quantum computers. This is.....»»
Air polluted with wildfire smoke can harm animals, too
The Canadian wildfires that are burning out of control have brought hazy skies and polluted air to parts of the United States unprepared for it—and that's affecting not just the people, but their pets and livestock, too......»»
First ever view of the Milky Way seen through the lens of neutrino particles
Data collected by an observatory in Antarctica has produced our first view of the Milky Way galaxy through the lens of neutrino particles. It's the first time we have seen our galaxy "painted" with a particle, rather than in different wavelengths of.....»»
For kids on summer break, Canada"s wildfire smoke hits hard
For many Canadian parents, the start of the summer holidays is turning into a headache, as thick wildfire smoke forces them to check air quality indices the same way they might normally check the weather forecast......»»
Canada wildfire smoke chokes millions in North America
A deep orange-brown sun shined through hazy skies as smoke from Canadian wildfires spread across North America and beyond, choking millions of people and triggering severe air quality alerts......»»
Here Comes Euclid, the Telescope That Will Search for Dark Energy
The European Space Agency’s new orbiting observatory will scan billions of galaxies for clues about the universe’s expansion......»»
Stunning nebula 15,000 light-years away imaged by VLT Survey Telescope
A gorgeous new image of a distant nebula has been captured by the European Southern Observatory (ESO)'s VLT Survey Telescope......»»