Hurricane Beryl bears down on Jamaica
Powerful Hurricane Beryl churned toward Jamaica on Wednesday with dangerous winds and sea surge, as residents hunkered down against a storm that has killed seven people and caused destruction in the Caribbean......»»
Molecular sensor enables water bear hardiness by triggering dormancy, study finds
Tardigrades—hardy, microscopic animals commonly known as "water bears"—use a molecular sensor that detects harmful conditions in their environment, telling them when to go dormant and when to resume normal life. A team led by Derrick R. J. Kollin.....»»
Black bear removed from North Lake Tahoe home after trying to hibernate in crawl space
A black bear was removed from under a North Lake Tahoe home Sunday, the Bear League said in a social media post, a nonprofit committed to saving bears......»»
When polar bears hunt snow geese, hunger justifies the means
Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) take advantage of the winter to build up their fat reserves. Intensive hunting of seals, a resource rich in fat, allows bears to store up enough energy to get through the summer......»»
Hurricane waves hitting Americas grow 20% per decade: Study
The U.S., Mexico and countries in the Caribbean are being battered by hurricane-induced ocean waves that have grown in areal size by 80% over the past 40 years, a new study has found......»»
What’s new on Peacock in January 2024
Peacock's January 2024 lineup includes a Ted prequel series, Jordan Peele's Nope, Fight Club, Oblivion, The Hurricane, and more......»»
AI will play a bigger role in predicting weather and climate disasters in the US in 2024, experts say
Hurricane Idalia and the Hawaii firestorm were the most notable weather disasters in the U.S. in 2023, but they were far from the only ones......»»
Bears vs Cardinals live stream: How to watch the NFL game for free
Here's all you need to know about how to watch Bears vs Cardinals live stream online and for free. We include plenty of ways to catch it......»»
Dogs, antennas and honey for Japan"s big bear problem
Thousands of bears are being shot in Japan each year as they become more and more of a problem. Junpei Tanaka and his dog Rela, straining at her leash in the woods, have a kinder, smarter way......»»
Hurricane Larry dumped 100,000 microplastics per sq. meter on Newfoundland each day
It's another sign of how plasticized our environment has become. Enlarge (credit: J Marshall/NASA/ESA/T. Pesquet/Alamy) As Hurricane Larry curved north in the Atlantic in 2021, sparing the eastern seaboard of the United.....»»
Genetic sequencing uncovers unexpected source of pathogens in floodwaters
Researchers report in the journal Geohealth that local rivers and streams were the source of the Salmonella enterica contamination along coastal North Carolina after Hurricane Florence in 2018—not the previously suspected high number of pig farms i.....»»
Puerto Rico case study sheds light on academic-NGO collaborations for disaster resilience
Puerto Rico has faced several human-made and natural crises in recent years, including the devastating effects of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Building disaster resilience and recovery is crucial for community well-being and requires a comprehensive appr.....»»
A hurricane-proof town? Florida community may be a test case
When Hurricane Ian churned past her home in southwest Florida last year, Mary Frisbee shrugged off worries. She watched TV and surfed the internet......»»
New research shows that US renters are hit the hardest when a hurricane strikes
With a severe shortage of affordable housing in the United States, renters living along the East and Gulf coasts are uniquely vulnerable to hurricane disasters. Two new studies based on data from 2009 to 2018 show that renters living along the East a.....»»
Study shows how hurricane acted as a highway to transport microplastics to remote part of Newfoundland
When a hurricane approaches and crosses land, severe damage can occur—often leaving an obvious trail of physical destruction. What's less obvious to the naked eye is how these storms can carry harmful microplastics across the world......»»
National climate assessment offers new insights on community resilience and adaptation
A major weather event such as a hurricane or wildfire can have lasting, visible impacts on communities, but the longer-term, compounding effects of a changing climate can be harder to see. In its contributions to the recently released Fifth National.....»»
Following in polar bears" footprints: DNA from snow tracks could help monitor threatened animals
Polar bears are icons of the Arctic, elusive and vulnerable. Detailed monitoring of their populations is crucial for their conservation—but because polar bears are so difficult to find, we are missing critical data about population size and how wel.....»»
El Niño helped steer storms away from U.S. this hurricane season. What about next year?
This year, a record-hot Atlantic Ocean went toe-to-toe with a strong El Niño for which weather phenomena would steer the hurricane season. The winner?.....»»
The ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos: what it is and how to get the best possible sound
Dolby Atmos can be a great surround sound experience. But just because your gear bears an Atmos label, that doesn't mean you've got Atmos sound. Here's why......»»
Hurricane season that saw storms from California to Nova Scotia ends Thursday
A busy hurricane season that saw the National Hurricane Center in Miami issue the first-ever tropical storm warning for the coast of California and hurricane warnings as far north as Nova Scotia is coming to a close Thursday night......»»
Storm leaves thousands without power in Crimea
Over 400,000 people in Crimea were left without power on Monday, after hurricane force winds and heavy rains battered the Russian-annexed peninsula over the weekend......»»