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NASA releases new image of Earth taken from space during annular solar eclipse: See the stunning shot

October 19, 2023

NASA releases new image of Earth taken from space during annular solar eclipse: See the stunning shot

NASA released a new image of the recent annular solar eclipse where North America can be seen in total darkness. See the moment caught by a space satellite.

Kentucky towboat owner who spilled oil into a river along West Virginia pleads guilty

October 18, 2023

Kentucky towboat owner who spilled oil into a river along West Virginia pleads guilty

David K. Smith, the owner of a towboat that discharged oil into a river along West Virginia and Kentucky, has pleaded guilty to a federal pollution charge.

Major South African coal plant fires back up as officials aim to ease mass power outages

October 18, 2023

Major South African coal plant fires back up as officials aim to ease mass power outages

South African officials are banking on the gradual recovery of the coal-fired Kusile power station, one of the nation's largest, to assist in reducing the severity of ongoing blackouts.

Underwater photography competition crowns winners among 1,600 photos: See a 3-headed eel pic and more

October 16, 2023

Underwater photography competition crowns winners among 1,600 photos: See a 3-headed eel pic and more

An underwater photography contest announced the winners after over 1,600 stunning images were submitted. See some of the photos that earned a gold prize.

Feds, local officials pledge $450M to dredge out Milwaukee waterways

October 13, 2023

Feds, local officials pledge $450M to dredge out Milwaukee waterways

Officials at the federal, state and local levels have agreed to invest $450 million into a dredging project aimed at clearing contaminated sediment from Milwaukee's waterways.

Developers call off natural gas plant planned for central New Jersey

October 12, 2023

Developers call off natural gas plant planned for central New Jersey

Competitive Power Ventures has abandoned a plan to build a second natural gas-fired power plant in Woodbridge, New Jersey, citing low energy costs.

As solar eclipse nears, Indigenous traditions encourage inactivity, including no spectating, eating, sleeping

October 12, 2023

As solar eclipse nears, Indigenous traditions encourage inactivity, including no spectating, eating, sleeping

This weekend’s solar eclipse will gather many spectators across the U.S. However, for some cultures such as the Navajo tradition, indigenous people are encouraged to be inactive.

Finland investigates undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage

October 12, 2023

Finland investigates undersea gas pipeline leak as possible sabotage

External damages were found on an undersea Balticonnector pipeline between Finland and Estonia. Finland is now investigating a gas leak as possible sabotage.

AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study

October 12, 2023

AI could prove energy hog that uses more electricity per year than some small countries: study

The growth of artificial intelligence could put a strain on energy resources around the world, with AI tech depending on powerful servers that hog electricity.

Thousands of illegally-dumped tires found in Philadelphia-area river, regatta racecourse

October 11, 2023

Thousands of illegally-dumped tires found in Philadelphia-area river, regatta racecourse

Dredging project in PA river was originally intended to improve waterway for sporting use for rowers; project now faces delays following recent discovery.