Researchers Discover Social Bonding Role Of Touch In Great Apes
The report said apes that engaged in more physical contact were able to share food more peacefully and experienced fewer signs of social conflict.
Environment
Orcas Found Smashing Giant Sunfish Into Pieces To Feed
The report said sharptail sunfish possess a tough, collagen-rich outer layer that makes them difficult to consume.
Watch: Rescuers Battle Major Wildfire In Spain
It is one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires.
Scientists Discover First Transmissible Cancer In Freshwater Fish
According to the study, researchers first noticed unusual black skin lesions on the catfish in 2013.
France Reports Over 5,700 Excess Deaths During June Heatwave
The report said France experienced its hottest June since records began in 1947, with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius in several regions.
Tropical Storm Bertha Makes Landfall In Southern Louisiana
The report said storm surges of up to four feet were possible along the Louisiana coastline, increasing the risk of coastal flooding.
National Guard Deployed After Deadly Flooding Hits West Virginia
Governor Patrick Morrisey issued the emergency declaration for all 55 counties as rescue and recovery efforts intensified.
Watch: 23 Dead, 100 Missing In Afghanistan Floods
Severe flooding struck Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province.
Tropical Storm Bertha Forms In Gulf, Heads Toward U.S. Coast
The National Hurricane Center said the system strengthened into a tropical storm after NOAA Hurricane Hunters confirmed maximum sustained winds of 40 mph.
Rescue Effort Turns Tragic As Five Drown In Ohio River
The incident began when one person entered the river to swim, prompting others to jump in to assist after the swimmer encountered difficulties.
Conservation Efforts Drive Oystercatcher Population Recovery
The species' numbers increased by 45% between 2008 and 2023, even as many other shorebird populations continue to decline.
Ontario Wildfires Force Evacuation of 1,800 Residents
Almost 200 fires are burning across the region, with 13 communities either fully evacuated or in the process of evacuating as emergency crews work to contain the blazes.
Canadian Premier Calls Trump’s Wildfire Criticism ‘Absolutely Unacceptable’
The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Ford’s remarks.
7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning Off Mexico
Authorities closely monitored the situation as emergency agencies assessed potential impacts along the Pacific coast.
Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Canadian Wildfire Smoke
Trump accused Canada of failing to adequately manage its forests and said he planned to discuss the issue with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.