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Arizona officials warning about spread of potentially fatal hantavirus
An increase in infections in the state may be due to seasonal changes in rodent populations.
Despite sizable cuts to emissions, U.S. still far off track to hit its goals, report finds
The U.S. aims to reduce emissions by at least 50% by 2030. But a new report estimates that the actual reduction will be less than that: 32% to 43%.
Why a third of Hurricane Beryl deaths in Texas were due to heat
Seven people died not as a result of the typical threats a storm brings, but instead because of extreme heat during the widespread power outages.
California fire outlook grows more worrisome after heat dries out tall grass fed by winter rain
More than twice the usual acreage has burned in California for this time in the fire season.
Four dead in a week: Heat leads to tragedies in state and national parks
The parents of a 30-year-old woman found dead in a Utah state park are in critical condition from heat exhaustion. "They don’t know yet their daughter passed away," a friend said.
Near-complete Stegosaurus fossil sells for record $44 million at auction
The skeleton, touted as one of the best-preserved of its kind ever found, was discovered on private land in Colorado in 2022.
What the 9 human cases of bird flu in the U.S. so far tell us about the disease
The illnesses, all in farm workers, have been relatively mild — a contrast to the flu’s deadly effect on many birds and some mammals.
Melting ice is slowing Earth's rotation, shifting its axis and even influencing its core, study shows
Two new studies suggest human behavior has changed foundational elements of the planet’s physical properties.
Perseid meteor shower, one of the most dramatic of the year, is underway
The annual event typically produces bright meteors at a high hourly rate. It began on Sunday and will last through late August.
Scientists have confirmed a cave on the moon that could be used to shelter future explorers
The cave isn't far from where Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed 55 years ago. The moon may have hundreds more like it.
Even for Las Vegas, it's too hot
Museums are opening at 8:30 p.m. Pools are closing. People are cooking eggs on the sidewalk.
