Shark Attack Deaths Doubled In 2023
According to records kept by the University of Florida’s International Shark Attack File, the number of fatal attacks doubled in 2023 compared to the year prior.
Missed Vaccine Season? Maybe Not
A common question about vaccines is, “Is it too late to get mine?” The answer based on expert advice might surprise you.
Earhart Mystery Solved? Imagery Revealed
Thanks to sonar technology, a potential breakthrough in Amelia Earhart’s disappearance may have been found.
Do Stanley Cups Contain Lead?
A recent uproar sparked by TikTok videos is bringing light to the presence of lead in the popular Stanley brand tumblers. Learn about the company’s response and find out whether or not you should be worried.
Tree Topples Onto Dog House, Rescue Ensues
Imagine the moments of anxiety awaiting the rescue of “man’s best friend” from beneath a fallen tree. That was the scene in Sacramento, California, after a tree fell right onto a dog house.
How Much Heat Was Trapped By Greenhouse Gases In 2022?
A new report outlines the amount of heat trapped last year by greenhouse gas pollution. Greenhouse gasses produced by human action keep heat from escaping out into space. As a result, weather patterns here on Earth begin to change and the general balance of nature can be disrupted.
Central Mexico Volcano Erupts, Covering Streets In Ash
Mount Popocatepetl’s eruptions increased in intensity over the weekend, raining ash down on cities nearby. At least 22 million people could be affected by the toxic ash clouds.
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Yellowstone Warns: Watch For Mad Mamas
Park officials from Yellowstone National Park warned that calving season had begun. This is the time when cow elks give birth and raise young calves. As a result, they become much more aggressive as an act of protection. Visitors are advised to be extra vigilant in maintaining a safe distance from elk.
Italy’s Mount Etna Erupts, Sending Ash Soaring
Eastern Sicily's largest city, Catania, was hit hard by falling ash after Mount Etna erupted. The city’s airport was closed as a result. Experts are unsure how long this eruption will last, but an eruption in early 2021 lasted for weeks.
Follow These Beach Walk Safety Tips
Experts advise you watch out for microscopic organisms, waste, jellyfish and more. Beach walks can be lovely, but can also be dangerous if you’re inexperienced. Follow our tips to make sure you stay as safe as can be.
Florida Man Sets New Record For Underwater Living
A university professor just set the record for longest time living underwater without depressurization. Joseph Dituri has been living at the Jules’ Undersea Lodge in Key Largo for 77 days. He plans to keep doing medical and ocean research there until June 9.
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Where Summer Brings Sparkly, Shimmering Waves
Prepare to be mesmerized by the glowing, sparkling bioluminescence found naturally in some seas. The glow is the result of a chemical reaction.
Trapped On Mt. St. Helens By Volcanic Debris
Debris from the memorable 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens flowed onto a roadway, destroyed a bridge and cut off access to a scientific observatory. Experts say the event might be related to several weeks of warm weather.
Another Blow For Yosemite
Just one month prior, Yosemite faced a bout of flooding from melting snowpack after temperatures briefly warmed. This time, the summer warmth is here to stay. Ahead of forecast flooding, park officials announced the closure of at least three popular campgrounds.
Turtle Dubbed ‘Chonkosaurus’ Spotted In Chicago River
The botanist who filmed this massive snapping turtle says it’s a good sign that a once-toxic river may be responding to restoration efforts.
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In Selma, Tornado Damage Becomes Art
Jo Taylor began collecting pieces of china or porcelain after a tornado hit Selma, Alabama, earlier this year with the idea of forming them into a piece of artwork — a mosaic to be more specific. Some victims of the tornado have even chipped into help. They say it’s healing.
Bear Wanders Near During Snakebite Rescue
This has to be someone’s literal worst nightmare. Fire officials in California were rescuing a woman who had been bitten by a snake when they encountered a bear.
Quake 150 Miles Away Shakes Sacramento
An earthquake, first reported as being a magnitude 5.5, struck near the town of East Shore, California. Residents of Sacramento report feeling the effects of the quake. Federal officials warned that the risk of ground failure was minimal for most people.
Did You Give Your Cat COVID-19?
Did you know that humans frequently pass COVID-19 infections to their pet cats? Now, new research suggests that the general timeline of the coronavirus pandemic was similar among cats and humans
Centuries-Old Tree Falls In Storm
According to officials from the city of Conway, Arkansas, the property owner says the tree is 600 years old. Brief gusty winds knocked the tree over. Luckily, no one was hurt.
Key Forecasting Tool Getting Upgrades
A network of more than 50 buoys in the Pacific Ocean that observes our planet's climate has not been upgraded since 1994. Scientists rely on the observations to predict weather around the world.
Allergy Sufferers Willing To Relocate To Ease Symptoms
Nearly half of U.S. adults suffering from spring airborne allergies say they would move to a new city if it meant escaping their symptoms.
Blue Ice Spotted On Lake Superior, What Is It?
What makes blue ice blue? And, is it really that much different than any other ice?
Why Your Next Flight Might Be Shorter
The FAA has activated over 150 new shorter routes along the East Coast. Your next flight just might be shorter than you expected.
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