Planet Earth - Page 78

March 21, 2024

Florida vacationers beware! Great white shark named 'Penny' circling warm waters

Florida vacationers should be wary after an ocean organization said that a 10-foot great white shark pinged off the coast of the Sunshine State this week.

March 21, 2024

Scientists decry threats to Mexican wetland, an oasis in Chihuahuan Desert

Scientists say Mexico's ancient desert oasis of Cuatro Cienegas can help them understand the origin of Earth and the chances of life on Mars, but its water is being diverted.

March 21, 2024

Dozens have been killed by landsides around the world this year. Here's how to tell if you're at risk.

Landslides around the world have killed hundreds of people at once, but they are difficult to predict. Scientists study their risks and warnings to try to be better prepared.

March 21, 2024

World leaders and delegations meet in Brussels to promote nuclear energy

World leaders and delegations from over 30 countries gathered at the Atomium monument to discuss the role of nuclear energy in addressing climate change.

March 20, 2024

3 great white sharks ping near Georgia, South Carolina coasts: 'It's moving days'

Researchers this week said three great white sharks, two adults and a juvenile, pinged off the coasts of Georgia and South Carolina.

March 20, 2024

Baby seal in New Hampshire found trapped between rocks: 'Couldn't climb out'

A young seal lay trapped between rocks near the water at Odiorne Point State Park in New Hampshire — until a passerby alerted authorities to the wild animal's plight. Here's what happened.

March 19, 2024

Newsom’s office dismisses report saying California not on pace to meet 2030 emissions mandate

California is falling behind on its ambitious climate change goals, according to a new report from an L.A.-based economic research firm.

March 18, 2024

California show of Taylor Swift's ‘Eras Tour’ classified as ‘microearthquake': These 5 songs hit loudest

The California stop of Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" caused a microearthquake after researchers studied the tremor using placed motion sensors at SoFi Stadium.

March 18, 2024

Bill Hemmer visits the USS Hampton in the Arctic Ocean

‘America’s Newsroom’ co-anchor Bill Hemmer traveled to the Arctic to spend 24-hours aboard the USS Hampton, a Los-Angeles-class nuclear submarine, learning about the lives and mission of its crew.

March 18, 2024

US considered adding more cobalt to defense stockpiles to reduce reliance on China, sources say

The U.S. explored the possibility of purchasing cobalt for defense stockpiles last year, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which dominates cobalt processing.