Oldest Known Plague Outbreak Discovered In Ancient Siberia
The findings, published in the journal Nature, significantly reshape understanding of when and how devastating epidemics first emerged.
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National Hurricane Center Monitoring Potential Gulf Storm
The system is currently associated with a trough of low pressure located inland over Mexico.
Conservation Was Always A Conservative Value
I did not become conservative because I stopped caring about the environment. My commitment to the environment is what led me there.
Why Are Renewable Energy Groups Suing The Pentagon?
The lawsuit argues that reviews required for wind farms located on private land have been stalled for months, creating uncertainty for developers and threatening billions of dollars in planned investment.
As Summer Begins, Let’s Give Thanks For A Life-Saving American Invention: Air Conditioning
As America prepares for yet another long, hot summer, most of us will stay indoors to work and relax
More Than 30 Lawsuits Filed Against GKN Aerospace After Chemical Incident
The lawsuits stem from an incident involving an overheated tank containing methyl methacrylate, a highly flammable industrial chemical.
U.S. Scientists Confirm Start Of El Niño Climate Pattern
Current measurements show sea surface temperatures averaging about 0.7 degrees Celsius above normal, indicating that a weak El Niño is already underway.
Storms Knock Out Power Across Midwest, Snarl Chicago Air Travel
The powerful system brought strong winds, heavy rain, and the threat of tornadoes to parts of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas.
Horse Death Sparks Calls To End Carriage Rides In New York City
The 16-year-old horse, named Deniz, collapsed while pulling a carriage carrying tourists on Tuesday evening near Central Park West and 72nd Street.
Fresh Severe Storms Threaten Midwest After Deadly Weather Outbreak
Forecasters issued a Level 4 out of 5 severe weather risk for eastern Iowa, northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin, including Chicago
Scientists Discover World’s Largest Whale Graveyard In Deep Ocean
Located nearly 23,000 feet below the ocean’s surface, the site contains the remains of multiple whales dating back as far as 5.3 million years.
Ancient Mammoth DNA Discovered In 700,000-Year-Old Squirrel Droppings
Researchers say some of the material dates back as far as 700,000 years, making it one of the oldest sources of environmental DNA ever analyzed.
New Screwworm Cases Raise Concerns In Texas And New Mexico
The parasite, which is the larval stage of a fly species, feeds on living tissue and can cause severe injuries to animals.
Magnitude 6.1 Quake Near Cuba Felt In Florida Cities
While the quake occurred offshore, its effects were felt hundreds of miles away across the Florida peninsula.
What Is Included In The House Agriculture And FDA Funding Bill
The bill aims to support farmers and ranchers, strengthen food and drug safety efforts, and fund research and innovation