Science

This study calculated the carbon emissions of getting rich

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

As income rises, so too does environmental impact, a new study finds.

LIVE MAP: Track the path of Hurricane Idalia

Tropical Storm Idalia descended on the Carolinas on its way out to the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, leaving a trail of flooding and destruction. Follow here for updates.

Tropical Storm Idalia predicted to make landfall in Florida as a major hurricane this week

By Associated Press

Forecasters say they expect Idalia to become a hurricane later Monday in the Gulf of Mexico, then curve northeast and reach Florida's western coast on Wednesday.

News Wrap: U.S. Marine Corps aircraft crashes in Australia, killing 3

In our news wrap Saturday, three U.S. Marines died in an aircraft crash in Australia, Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia heading toward the state, Russia confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin died in Wednesday’s plane crash outside Moscow, and hundreds…

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How climate change is disrupting the global food supply

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

The effects of climate change have been hard to miss across North America and Europe this summer: record heat, wildfires and warming oceans. There are also other, less obvious consequences that affect both the quantity and quality of food crops.

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Loch Ness monster enthusiasts launch new search effort for mythical lake beast

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

The Loch Ness Center said researchers would try to seek evidence of Nessie using thermal-imaging drones, infrared cameras and a hydrophone to detect underwater sounds in the lake’s murky waters.

News Wrap: Luis Rubiales suspended as FIFA investigates his World Cup conduct

In our news wrap Saturday, FIFA suspended Spain’s soccer federation head Luis Rubiales for 90 days while it investigates his conduct at the Women’s World Cup final, a new crew of astronauts launched for the International Space Station, thousands gathered…

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New International Space Station crew launches with 4 astronauts from 4 countries

By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press

Four astronauts from four countries rocketed toward the International Space Station on Saturday. They should reach the orbiting lab in their SpaceX capsule Sunday, replacing four astronauts living up there since March.

Why these 'climate haven' cities aren't yet ready for more extreme weather events

By Julie Arbit, Brad Bottoms, Earl Lewis, The Conversation

Several cities in the upper Midwest and Northeast have been considered natural refuges from climate change. But their infrastructure often isn't built to handle its worst effects.

South Carolina abortion ban with 'fetal heartbeat' definition creates confusion, doctors say

By James Pollard, Associated Press

Up for debate is whether the law's definition of "fetal heartbeat" as "cardiac activity" or the "rhythmic contraction of the fetal heart" refers to the same or two separate points in a pregnancy.