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Environment Dec 3, 2023

Strong earthquake that sparked a tsunami warning leaves 1 dead amid widespread panic in Philippines

A powerful earthquake that shook the southern Philippines killed at least one villager and injured several others as thousands scrambled out of their homes in panic and jammed roads to higher grounds after a tsunami warning ...

Environment Nov 28, 2023

Commitments needed to solve aviation's impact on our climate, says new research

Concerted efforts and commitments are needed to solve the complex trade-offs involved in reducing the impact of aviation on the climate, according to new research.

Environment Nov 21, 2023

Eruption of Papua New Guinea volcano subsides though thick ash is billowing 3 miles into the sky

An eruption of Papua New Guinea's tallest volcano that raised regional tsunami fears subsided Tuesday, but thick ash still billowed into the sky and coated roofs and palm trees nearby.

Space Exploration Nov 19, 2023

Progress in Starship test launch, but ship and booster explode

SpaceX on Saturday made progress in the second test launch of its mammoth Starship rocket, with the booster separating from the spaceship, but both then exploding shortly after over the ocean.

Environment Nov 16, 2023

To meet climate goals, Gulf countries will have to overhaul everything

In Dubai, it's normal to leave your air conditioning running at all times, even if you go away for weeks. Qatar has the largest air-conditioned outdoor jogging tracks in the world. Across the United Arab Emirates, water is ...

Space Exploration Nov 15, 2023

US regulator greenlights Starship's next launch on Friday

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Wednesday authorized SpaceX to carry out its second launch of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, after a first attempt in April ended in a spectacular explosion.

Social Sciences Nov 9, 2023

Health professionals played 'central role' in Nazi crimes: study

Medical professionals played a "central role" in the crimes committed by the Nazis, according to a new study published Thursday, which aims to debunk "long-held misconceptions" about the scale of their involvement.

Environment Oct 25, 2023

UK air pollution regulations will reduce deaths, but do little to protect ecosystems: Study

Existing air pollution regulations will reduce thousands of premature adult deaths in the UK, but even the most effective technically feasible actions, which will save thousands more lives, will do little to protect the country's ...

Earth Sciences Oct 25, 2023

Royal Charter storm of 1859: How an almighty tempest led to the birth of the UK's shipping forecast

In British weather history, one storm stands out as a catalyst for change—the Royal Charter Storm of 1859. This devastating tempest off the west coast of Britain played a pivotal role in the founding of the shipping forecast ...

Earth Sciences Oct 16, 2023

Measuring the changing soundscape in Glacier National Park

From the eerie echo of a bugling elk to the gentle swoosh of water lapping against a stony shore, a unique combination of sounds helps distinguish each national park. This acoustic environment, as perceived by humans, is ...

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