Planet Earth - Page 76

March 29, 2024

California safeguard protecting beachgoers from sharks on life support, expert warns

A renowned shark research center in Southern California may shut down after the state pulled integral funding for a program that provides lifeguards safeguards against attacks.

March 29, 2024

Russia launches barrage of 99 drones and missiles on Ukraine’s energy system, officials say

Moscow launched a barrage of 99 missiles and drones at 10 Ukrainian regions on Friday, in a 'large-scale attack' on the country's energy infrastructure.

March 29, 2024

A tropical cyclone makes landfall in northern Madagascar, killing 18 people

18 people have been killed and four people are missing this week in Madagascar after a tropical cyclone made landfall on the north end of the island nation; severe flooding has affected villages.

March 29, 2024

New technology allows those who are blind to hear and feel April's total solar eclipse

Devices that can translate the eclipse on sound and touch devices will be available at public gatherings on April 8 when a total solar eclipse crosses North America.

March 28, 2024

Biden highway climate rule struck down by Texas judge: 'Unauthorized'

U.S. District Judge James Wesley Hendrix ruled against a Department of Transportation rule requiring states to report and measure greenhouse gas emissions from highway vehicles

March 28, 2024

Earth's changing spin may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks

Earth's rotation is speeding up due to melting ice at the poles and shifts in the planet's core. This change might lead to the subtraction of a second from clocks.

March 28, 2024

Oxford, Cambridge rowing teams warned about polluted waters ahead of Boat Race: It's a 'national disgrace'

Oxford's crew coach is taking aim at one company who is allegedly responsible for a recent spike in contamination levels within London's Thames River.

March 28, 2024

Jane Goodall to celebrate 90th birthday with talks on urgency of environmental action

Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned British primatologist and conservationist, is approaching her 90th birthday and plans to celebrate with a series of environmental talks.

March 28, 2024

Schools across US embrace rare teaching opportunity offered by 2024 solar eclipse

Schools across the path of the April 8 total solar eclipse are leveraging the event as a rich teaching opportunity by incorporating hands-on activities and lessons.

March 28, 2024

For solar eclipse safety, here's what drivers should not do on the road during the rare event

A solar eclipse expert and roadway authorities are advising drivers to slow down during the atmospheric moment, while some schools are canceled altogether.