Satellite built to track emissions fails just as New Zealand scientists about to take control and reap returns of NZ$29m government investment For scientist Sara Mikaloff-Fletcher, the news that a methane-tracking satellite was lost in space last week left her feeling like the air had been sucked from her lungs....
‘Could become a death spiral’: scientists discover what’s driving record die-offs of US honeybees
Experts scrambling to understand losses in hives across the country are finally identifying the culprits. And the damage to farmed bees is a sign of trouble for wild bees too Bret Adee is one of the largest beekeepers in the US, with 2 billion bees across 55,000 hives. The business...
Why is the Earth spinning faster? Is time speeding up? Australia’s experts give us their second opinion
A standard Earth day is 86,400 seconds, but over three days in July and August, scientists expect the planet’s rotation to quicken relative to the sun Time flies, and three days in July and August could flit by faster than usual this year – but only if your clocks are...
3 dead, 10 injured in South Philadelphia shooting; person is in custody, police say
Authorities say three people were killed and 10 others injured in a shooting
Flooding in North Carolina from Chantal’s remnants forces dozens to flee homes
Officials in North Carolina say heavy rain and flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal forced dozens of people to flee their homes
American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades: Study
A new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems
UN adopts resolution on Afghanistan’s Taliban rule over US objections
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution over U.S. objections calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist organizations
Biden’s former doctor asks to delay testimony to House panel, citing patient privilege concerns
Former President Joe Biden's physician has requested to delay his testimony to the House oversight committee
Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood
In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth
Trump says US will have to send more weapons to Ukraine days after ordering pause in critical deliveries to Kyiv
Trump says US will have to send more weapons to Ukraine days after ordering pause in critical deliveries to Kyiv