In the tropics, woody vines may make lightning more deadly for forests
Many tropical forests are experiencing increases in lightning and lianas, thanks in part to global change. This one-two punch is likely causing an increase in the death of small trees, which could lead to shifts in composition of tropical forests and.....»»
Braving sharks and hordes of urchins, scientists are growing kelp one forest at a time
The weathered UC Davis Marine Laboratory looms in thick fog on the edge of the ocean near Bodega Bay. Inside, an experiment is playing out that gives a badly-needed boost to Northern California's kelp forests—underwater cathedrals of green and gold.....»»
Did the world"s best-preserved dinosaurs really die in "Pompeii-type" events?
Between about 120 million and 130 million years ago, during the age of dinosaurs, temperate forests and lakes hosted a lively ecosystem in what is now northeast China. Diverse fossils from that time remained pretty much undisturbed until the 1980s, w.....»»
A Greek mountain could help solve the mystery of cloud formation
On the rocky slopes high above lush pine forests and mountain lakes, a group of researchers have just finished setting up their gear......»»
Deadly crash involving fuel tanker shuts down freeway in Los Angeles
Deadly crash involving fuel tanker shuts down freeway in Los Angeles.....»»
Tropics Update: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen has been declared
Tropics Update: Potential Tropical Cyclone Eighteen has been declared.....»»
Deadly shooting at after-hours club yields Lubbock"s first mass shooting charge
Deadly shooting at after-hours club yields Lubbock"s first mass shooting charge.....»»
Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options
Family pleaded to have assault rifle seized before deadly school shooting. Officers had few options.....»»
Ford is stalling F-150 Lightning production and slashing manager bonuses as it races to cut costs
Ford is stalling F-150 Lightning production and slashing manager bonuses as it races to cut costs.....»»
Ford to halt production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup trucks for six weeks
Ford to halt production of F-150 Lightning EV pickup trucks for six weeks.....»»
Orlando shooting: Mayor enacts curfew, limits alcohol sales in wake of deadly shooting
Orlando shooting: Mayor enacts curfew, limits alcohol sales in wake of deadly shooting.....»»
Houston helicopter crash: NTSB releases report on deadly radio tower crash
Houston helicopter crash: NTSB releases report on deadly radio tower crash.....»»
Couple"s first date ends with deadly ambush the night before Thanksgiving
Couple"s first date ends with deadly ambush the night before Thanksgiving.....»»
Government interventions can reduce deadly air pollution in South Asia, study finds
Air pollution, driven in large part by practices like crop burning, contributes to 2 million deaths a year in South Asia and persists as a public health emergency. But a new study co-led by Brown University researcher Gemma Dipoppa found that governm.....»»
Satellite imagery may help protect coastal forests from climate change
Sea-level rise caused by climate change poses a serious and often unpredictable threat to coastal forests, and new tools are needed to help mitigate damage and allocate conservation resources......»»
‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting
‘We did what God put us here to do.’ School resource officers describe response to deadly shooting.....»»
This top-shelf Alienware monitor is $300 off today
Say hello to gorgeous visuals and lightning-fast response times with the Alienware 34-inch QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, now on sale for $800 when you order through Dell......»»
Apple donating to relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the company will be making a donation to assist with relief efforts after deadly flash floods in Valencia, Spain. At least 95 people are known to have been killed so far, and that number is likely to rise as a.....»»
Spain"s horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Even for an era of more extreme weather, this autumn has seemingly shifted into yet another gear, especially in a rain-weary Europe where massive and deadly flooding in Spain's Valencia region is the latest incarnation......»»
Japan-style "tiny forests" are taking root in British cities
A staggering 1 in 3 people in England lack access to nature-rich spaces within a short walk from their homes. Now, a growing movement is bringing nature back to cities across the UK. The Miyawaki forest method involves planting a diverse mix of dense.....»»
Pesticides: Farming chemicals make insects sick at non-deadly doses—especially in hot weather
The various regulatory systems for approving pesticides in operation around the world are crude and flawed. This has long been clear to scientists and it is deeply worrying, as this regulation is supposed to protect people and the environment from ha.....»»