Aug 18 What to know about powerful Hurricane Erin By Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press Although forecasters are confident that the storm won’t make direct landfall in the United States, authorities on a few islands along North Carolina’s Outer Banks issued evacuation orders and warned that some roads could be swamped by big waves. Continue reading
Aug 18 Space is the new battlefield with hijacked satellites and orbiting weapons By David Klepper, Associated Press Outer space has emerged as the world's next battlefield, demonstrated by recent cyberattacks on satellites blamed on Russia. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch 2:54 A photographer's quest to raise awareness of fireflies under threat with dazzling images By John Yang, Harry Zahn For many people, fireflies are part of the story of summer, evoking memories of lazy, hot evenings spent trying to catch them in glass jars. Now, one man is still trying to catch them — not with a jar, but… Continue watching
Aug 17 Can air conditioning make you sick? A microbiologist explains By Primrose Freestone, The Conversation If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes. Continue reading
Aug 16 Watch 5:00 How a White House plan to overturn a key EPA regulation threatens children's health By John Yang, Kaisha Young In July, the Trump administration proposed revoking a landmark 2009 finding that’s been the basis for EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions under the Clean Air Act. If the proposal is finalized, experts warn that it could jeopardize the health… Continue watching
Aug 16 Watch 7:49 AI-generated models shake up the fashion industry and raise concerns By Ali Rogin, Satvi Sunkara, Kayan Taraporevala, Zoie Lambert The rise of artificial intelligence has touched nearly every industry, disrupting long-established workflows and raising concerns about job losses. Now, the fashion world is reckoning with these changes as AI takes hold, from virtual fitting rooms to AI avatars starring… Continue watching
Aug 15 Scientists have discovered an ancient whale species. It may have looked like a mash-up of 'a seal and a Pokémon' By Charlotte Graham-McLay, Associated Press Amateur fossil hunter Ross Dullard, who found the partial skull, says he will celebrate with a whale-themed party, marking the end of a six-year obsession. Continue reading
Aug 15 Plastic pollution treaty talks in Geneva end without an agreement By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Nations worked for 11 days at the United Nations office to try to complete a landmark treaty to end the plastic pollution crisis. Continue reading
Aug 15 Ethiopian fossil Lucy leaves for her first exhibition in Europe By Amanuel Gebremedhin Birhane, Associated Press Lucy was recovered in Ethiopia in 1974 from what was an ancient lake near fossilized remains of crocodiles, turtle eggs and crab claws. Continue reading
Aug 14 How to spot the 6 planets visible in the early morning skies this month By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Six planets are hanging out in the sky this month. It’s what’s known as a planetary parade and it’s the last one of the year. Continue reading