Planet Earth - Page 17

July 8

Divers discover 2,000-year-old shipwreck loaded with pristine ancient ceramics: 'Extremely valuable'

Turkish underwater archaeologists recently uncovered a 2,000-year-old shipwreck with hundreds of intact plates and bowls. The ceramics maintained their deep red colors due to ancient packaging.

July 7

Former Army captain critically injured in Bahamas boating hit-and-run during family vacation: report

A family vacation turned tragic when Brent Slough was severely injured by a boat propeller while snorkeling in the Bahamas, with witnesses reporting the boat never stopped.

July 7

Mini robots detect and fix water pipe leaks without digging

Researchers at the University of Sheffield in the U.K. developed small robots called "Pipebots" that can travel inside water pipes to find and potentially repair leaks, all without any excavation.

July 6

Former Houston appointee claims flood-ravaged Camp Mystic is 'Whites-only' in viral video

Former Houston appointee Sade Perkins recently came under fire after claiming that Camp Mystic was "White-only" as the Texas camp deals with catastrophic flooding that killed dozens.

July 6

Trump spending cuts, his approach to climate change attacked as catalyst of catastrophic Texas flooding

Democrats criticize Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service and his approach to climate change after at least 59 people died in major Texas floods that occurred over the July 4th holiday.

July 6

Texas lawmaker details 'tragic' scenes after deadly floods

Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, joins 'Fox & Friends Weekend' to discuss search and rescue efforts in Kerr County after floods devastate the area, leaving over 50 dead. 

July 6

'Day of Prayer' declared in Texas after deadly floods

Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, has declared a 'Day of Prayer' after flash floods devastate the state as the death toll and missing persons list rises.

July 5

Celebrities, corporations open wallets after deadly flood in Texas Hill Country

Organizations pledge support for Texas flood victims as death toll reaches 43, with Shakira donating concert proceeds and USAA and Houston Texans each giving $500,000.

July 5

Deadly Texas flood exposes 'neglected' weather alert system Trump aims to modernize

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems for better early warnings.

July 5

How sensationalized headlines about 'brain plastic' are undermining trust in safe, sustainable materials

Microplastics research faces standardization challenges as viral headlines about "plastic in your brain" overshadow scientific nuance, while FDA finds no evidence of health risks.