Here's What You Need To Know About Hurricane Irma
As the powerful storm approaches the U.S., here are some of the basics about the dangers it poses.
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Climate, Power, Money And Sorrow: Lessons Of Hurricane Harvey
Through the power of Katrina, Sandy and, now, Harvey, we get a view into how a changing climate may play out in the real world — beyond arguments and abstractions, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.
In A Case That Is 'Almost Impossible,' Girl Dies Of Malaria In Italy
"It's a mystery," said one health official. Italy was declared malaria-free in 1970. Officials will try to determine how and where the 4-year-old was infected.
Western Wildfires Endanger Beloved Sites At National Parks
A 20-square-mile blaze burned the historic Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park last week. In California's Sierra National Forest, an ancient grove of sequoias was scorched, but the trees survived.
The Army, The Inventor And The Surprising Uses Of A Batman Machine
The Army wanted a new, small device that could pull a person rapidly up a rope. The invention they eventually got has uses far beyond the military.
Trump's Nominee To Be USDA's Chief Scientist Is Not A Scientist
Sam Clovis has a doctorate in public administration, is skeptical that humans have a role in climate change and pushed theories suggesting former President Barack Obama was born in Kenya.
Trump Picks Oklahoma Congressman To Head NASA
Rep. Jim Bridenstine is a fighter pilot who wants Americans to return to the moon but doesn't believe that humans are causing climate change.
In Texas, Concerns About Damage To Flooded Toxic Waste Sites
Environmental officials are inspecting toxic waste sites in southeast Texas that were flooded and potentially damaged last week.
So You Want To Buy An Electric Car? It Requires Some Planning
With new models aimed at the mass market going on sale this fall, Americans will hear a lot more about electric cars. Here's what you should know if you're on the market for one.
Get Off The Couch Baby Boomers, Or You May Not Be Able To Later
If you sit too much during middle age — at work and at home — your ability to exercise or even walk in late decades is at risk, a study hints. And, of course, your risk of heart disease climbs, too.