Science Oct 04 Are ‘vampire devices’ draining energy in your home? Here’s what to do By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Corkery
Science Oct 01 Watch 4:57 Remembering Jane Goodall and how she changed the way people see animals One of the world’s most beloved and influential primatologists and conservationists has died. Jane Goodall spent more than half a century studying chimpanzees and advocating for animal rights and environmental protection. As Jeffrey Brown reports, Goodall helped change the way… By Jeffrey Brown, Jackson Hudgins, Jenna Bloom
Science Oct 01 Conservationist Jane Goodall, renowned for chimpanzee research, dies at 91 While living among chimpanzees in Africa decades ago, Goodall documented the animals using tools and doing other activities previously believed to be exclusive to humans. By Hallie Golden, Associated Press
Science Oct 01 A study has found new organic molecules on Saturn’s moon Enceladus. Scientists say that increases the chance it’s habitable The small moon is one of 274 orbiting Saturn and has long been considered a prime candidate in the search for life beyond Earth because of its hidden ocean and plumes of water erupting from cracks near its south pole. By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press
World Sep 24 China announces new climate goal to cut its world-leading emissions The world’s largest carbon polluting nation has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035. By Seth Borenstein, Melina Walling, Associated Press
Sep 23 Scientists uncover fossil of dinosaur feasting on ancient crocodile By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Scientists have discovered a new dinosaur from Argentina that may have used its long arms and claws to capture prey. Continue reading
Sep 22 Gabrielle is now a Category 4 hurricane. Forecasters advise Azores to take notice By Associated Press People in the Azores archipelago were advised Monday to monitor the progress of Hurricane Gabrielle which is now a Category 4 hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. Continue reading
Sep 22 Day and night get equal billing as fall equinox arrives. Here are 3 things to know By Associated Press The autumnal equinox arrives Monday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere and the spring in the Southern Hemisphere. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 5:48 Why the planet is drying out much faster than before, according to a new study By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery According to a new study, the planet is drying at an unprecedented pace, presenting a critical threat to humanity. Researchers found that “continental drying is having profound global impacts” that “threaten water availability” across the globe. To learn more, Ali… Continue watching
Sep 19 Nations ratify world’s first treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press A major agreement to protect marine diversity in the high seas was struck Friday when Morocco became the 60th nation to sign on, paving the way for the treaty to take effect next year. Continue reading