Planet Earth - Page 36

December 11, 2024

Firefighters struggle to contain fast-moving Malibu wildfire, prompting evacuation orders

Firefighters in Malibu are struggling to gain control the fast-moving Franklin Fire, which is 0% contained as of late Tuesday night after burning more than 3,000 acres in about 24 hours.

December 8, 2024

Study links mental health risks to this toxin for those born in '60s or '70s

A study in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry found that decades of lead exposure has resulted in mental health challenges for generations of Americans.

December 4, 2024

GOP rebels go to war over Biden’s mammoth $98B disaster aid request

The House Freedom Caucus is warning its members will not accept a $100 billion disaster aid package just as Congressional negotiators work on a relief bill.

December 3, 2024

Robotic shorts give your legs a boost to walk farther and tire less

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals how WalkON enhances walking and jogging with sensors and artificial tendons.

November 29, 2024

Siberia's 'Gateway to Hell' crater fuels new fears

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson says the Batagaika crater in Siberia expands 35 million cubic feet yearly due to thawing.

November 28, 2024

Four dolphins found dead on Mississippi's Petit Bois Island in 'very unusual event'

The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) reported on Facebook that four dolphins were discovered stranded on the beach over the weekend.

November 27, 2024

Sleeping man saved from rolling off bridge by police officer, Good Samaritan in dramatic video

Dramatic new video has been released showing the moment a quick-thinking police officer and a Good Samaritan save a sleeping man from rolling off a bridge in Oklahoma.

November 27, 2024

Whale caught on camera surprising New York City residents during swim near Brooklyn

New York City onlookers were surprised on Monday when a whale was spotted swimming under the Williamsburg Bridge on Monday, emerging from the surface.

November 25, 2024

Earth bids farewell to 'mini moon' asteroid set for return visit in 2055

Earth is parting company with an asteroid that's been tagging along as a “mini moon" for the past two months. The harmless space rock will peel away on Monday.

November 24, 2024

The world's oldest Douglas fir trees have lived over 1,000 years

The Douglas fir, the state tree of Oregon, can grow incredibly tall and live impressively long. The oldest Douglas fir trees have lived to be over 1,000 years old.