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December 6, 2023

Zambian mine disaster survivor found a week later, rescue efforts continue for dozens still missing

Emergency responders in Chingola, Zambia, have rescued a man trapped for over a week following the landslide believed to have killed dozens of illegal miners.

December 6, 2023

The power of rain harvesting: Understanding its role

Discover the eco-friendly art of rainwater harvesting — how it captures rain for diverse needs and its invaluable role in sustainability, water conservation and a greener future.

December 5, 2023

North Carolina hog farmers score legal win over animal waste energy

A three-judge panel ruled in favor of North Carolina regulators and several hog farms on Tuesday, bucking environmentalists' legal challenge to approved permits.

December 5, 2023

Norway's agreement to permit Arctic Ocean seabed mining sparks environmental alarm

Norway's government, along with two major opposition parties, has reached an agreement to open the Arctic Ocean to seabed mineral exploration, officials say.

December 5, 2023

The main source of oxygen in space is through electrolysis, which is made from water

Obtaining oxygen and power in space is not as easy as it is on Earth. For astronauts on space missions, oxygen is created through electrolysis, while power comes from the sun.

December 4, 2023

Sole victim of Minnesota state park landslide identified as Twin Cities-area man

Jack Loso, 19, of Robbinsdale, Minnesota, has been identified as the sole victim of a Saturday landslide at Minneopa State Park in Blue Earth County.

December 4, 2023

Young mother killed in shark attack near beach in Mexico

A Mexican mother lost her life in a shark attack while swimming in the Pacific Ocean with her young daughter over the weekend, officials said. The daughter was unharmed.

December 3, 2023

Massive 1,700-pound white shark tracked just off US coast

The latest movement of a nearly 14-foot white, 1,700 pound great white shark named Mahone has been documented off the coast of Georgia, just south of Savannah.

December 3, 2023

Everyone's heard of Apollo 11 and 13, but do you know about other missions in the historic space program?

NASA's Apollo program was an enormous effort to get humans to the moon. This program marked the last time humans landed on the moon's surface. Here are noteworthy missions.

December 3, 2023

Why doesn't vodka freeze? Here's the cold, hard truth about the spirit

It's a fascinating science lesson: If you store vodka in your home freezer, it won’t freeze, even after weeks or months. Here's why, according to a science expert.