Apps October 17, 2019 California launches America's first statewide earthquake early warning system Officials in California unveiled the nation's first statewide earthquake early warning system on Thursday.
Hurricanes - Typhoons October 12, 2019 Super Typhoon Hagibis tears through Japan sparking massive floods, at least 1 dead Typhoon Hagibis pounded Japan with gale-force winds and heavy rain on Saturday, killing at least one and injuring more than 50.
Asteroids October 7, 2019 Giant asteroid strike 13K years ago had 'global consequences,' shocking study says The devastating strike caused mass destruction, wiped out many species of animals and led to climate change, during an episode event known as Younger Dryas.
Hurricane Dorian October 6, 2019 Hurricane Dorian stunner: Bahamas dog survives in rubble for weeks, rescuers say A special little pup that was trapped for weeks in the rubble of Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas miraculously survived, rescuers said, earning the animal a new nickname, "Miracle."
Natural Disasters October 3, 2019 Ancient DNA puts Black Death's origin in Russian region The Black Death, which killed about 60 percent of Europe's population in the fourteenth century, advanced quickly throughout the continent.
Natural Disasters October 2, 2019 In a global pandemic, which countries are safest havens? If a pandemic was sweeping across the globe, where would you want to be in order to stay safe, not get infected and -- if it unfolds like a bad dystopian movie -- avoid being devoured by the disease-carrying zombies?
Natural Disasters September 27, 2019 Hidden world of undersea volcanoes and lava flows discovered off Italian coast Hidden beneath the waves of the Tyrrhenian Sea near southwestern Italy lies a newfound volcanic mosaic dotted with geothermal chimneys and flat-topped seamounts.
Louisiana September 26, 2019 Rodent anyone? Louisiana company turns invasive swamp rodents into dog treats The state of Louisiana is upping the bounty on Nutria rodents that devour and ruin thousands of acres of marshland in coastal Louisiana yearly. As marshland disappears, coastal Louisiana has become increasingly vulnerable to the effects of major storms when hit. However, a ramped-up market for the meat of Nutria could help the state reverse course on the destruction caused by the swamp rodent.
Weather September 25, 2019 28 wild horses killed in Hurricane Dorian 'mini tsunami' off North Carolina coast A “mini tsunami” during Hurricane Dorian dragged 28 wild horses in North Carolina to their deaths earlier this month, according to reports.
Natural Disasters September 23, 2019 Indonesia fires turn sky an eerie blood red Skies over one province in Indonesia turned blood red over the weekend as a result of the country's widespread wildfires.
Natural Disasters September 17, 2019 Russian volcano eruption has caused rare purple sunsets all over the world Volcanic eruptions can often be devastating to nearby regions, but a remote volcano in Russia is responsible for some beautiful sunsets, according to researchers.