Wildfires Used to Be Helpful. How Did They Get So Hellish?
Fires are supposed to reset ecosystems, paving the way for new growth. But human meddling and climate change have turned them into monsters......»»
Heat warnings in western US and Canada as wildfires burn
The western United States and Canada faced scorching temperatures to start the week, with heat warnings still in place Monday and authorities struggling to bring wildfires under control in both countries......»»
Goats: unlikely allies in California"s fight against wildfires
Their mission, should they choose to accept it, is simple: graze......»»
Deforestation in Brazil will be hard to stop, no matter who"s in charge
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon made global headlines in 2019, thanks to massive wildfires and the election of anti-environmentalist president Jair Bolsonaro. Brazilians took to the streets against it, and retailers and consumers threatened to.....»»
Could ketogenic diet be helpful with brain cancer?
A modified ketogenic diet may be worth exploring for people with brain tumors, according to a new study. The small study found that the diet was safe and feasible for people with brain tumors called astrocytomas. The study was not designed to determi.....»»
When resistance is futile, new paper advises RAD range of conservation options
Major ecosystem changes like sea-level rise, desertification and lake warming are fueling uncertainty about the future. Many initiatives—such as those fighting to fully eradicate non-native species, or to combat wildfires—focus on actively resist.....»»
Wildfires during Permian-Triassic transition caused vegetation change in ecosystem
Wildfire is an important part of the terrestrial ecosystem. It plays a significant role in many environmental and evolutionary innovations in geological history......»»
The best apps and websites for tracking wildfires in 2021
A sizable portion of the population now lives in a fire zone or knows someone who does. We found websites and mobile tracker apps that keep you informed......»»
Canadian military on alert as wildfires rage
The Canadian military was on standby Saturday to help evacuate towns and fight more than 170 wildfires fueled by a record-smashing heat wave and tinder-dry conditions as the government in Ottawa warned of a "long and challenging summer" ahead......»»
Military put on standby to evacuate fire-threatened towns in western Canada
Ottawa prepared Friday to send military aircraft and other help to evacuate towns and fight more than 100 wildfires in western Canada fueled by a record-smashing heat wave......»»
Wildfires rage across western Canada and California
Dozens of fires raged across western Canada and California on Friday with little relief expected from a deadly heat wave that has seen temperatures hit record highs......»»
Improved algorithms help scientists monitor wildfires from space
Raging wildfires pump tiny pollutants into the air, degrading air quality across vast areas. These pollutants, or aerosols, can soar high into the atmosphere at the tops of smoke plumes or creep close to the ground where they pose a health risk to hu.....»»
Resident Evil Village: A beginner’s guide to The Mercenaries
The Mercenaries return to Resident Evil Village with eight challenging stages. Here's how to unlock The Mercenaries with a few helpful tips to get S ranks......»»
Air pollution from wildfires impacts ability to observe birds
As smoky air becomes more common during Washington's wildfire season, many wildlife enthusiasts wonder: What happens to the birds?.....»»
Double-dose algebra pays off in college if students are paired with helpful peers
A trio of researchers, one from Saint Louis University, the other two from the University of Chicago, has found that offering double-dose algebra instruction to struggling 9th grade students can lead to later benefits in college—but only if the stu.....»»
Lenovo’s cute Smart Clock 2 now comes with a wireless charger for your phone
Lenovo's new Smart Clock 2 with Google Assistant has a cute new design and a helpful new feature: A wireless charging plinth with a built-in night light......»»
Disaster response and mitigation in an AI world
After the destructive California wildfires of 2019, the U.S. government put together a White House Executive forum to develop better ways of protecting the nation and key infrastructure, such as the power grid, from wildfires and other disasters. In.....»»
AI Could Spot Wildfires Faster Than Humans
A prediction system undergoes testing as the U.S. West braces for another potentially devastating wildfire season -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Pacific Northwest braces for record-breaking heat wave
Record-high heat is forecast in the normally mild-weathered Pacific Northwest this weekend, raising concerns about wildfires and the health of people in a region where many people don't have air conditioning......»»
Western drought brings another woe: voracious grasshoppers
A punishing drought in the U.S. West is drying up waterways, sparking wildfires and leaving farmers scrambling for water. Next up: a plague of voracious grasshoppers......»»
New Wildfires Are At A 10-Year High In The Hot, Dry Western US
The number of new wildfires in the U.S. so far this year is at a ten-year high, according to federal data, prompting warnings of a long, potentially dangerous summer of fire. From a report: One of the biggest areas of concern right now is the high de.....»»