May 31 Watch 2:16 Group of rescued gray seals heads home after rehabilitation By John Yang, Kaisha Young A group of gray seals in Rhode Island are making a splash. They were rescued in March and April after becoming entangled in fishing gear and other debris near Block Island. Several were recently released after being rehabilitated. John Yang… Continue watching
May 31 Experts concerned over cuts to key federal agencies as hurricane season starts By Seth Borenstein, Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Associated Press With predictions for a busy hurricane season beginning Sunday, experts in storms and disasters are worried about something potentially as chaotic as the swirling winds: Massive cuts to the federal system that forecasts, tracks and responds to hurricanes. Continue reading
May 30 This waltz is the unofficial soundtrack of floating through space. Soon it will beam through the cosmos By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press Johann Strauss’ “Blue Danube” is heading into space Saturday, performed by the Vienna Symphony Orchestra. Continue reading
May 28 What to know about Manhattanhenge and how to see it By Associated Press Twice a year, New Yorkers and visitors are treated to a unique sunset. Continue reading
May 28 Prepare yourself for several years of killer heat, top weather forecasters warn By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Record-breaking heat will push Earth to more deadly, fiery and uncomfortable extremes, according to a five-year forecast released Wednesday by the World Meteorological Organization and the U.K. Meteorological Office. Continue reading
May 28 SpaceX Starship rocket tumbles out of control after launch By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press After back-to-back explosions, SpaceX launched its mega rocket Starship again on Tuesday evening, but fell short of the main objectives when the spacecraft broke apart. Continue reading
May 25 Watch 4:56 The growing environmental impact of AI data centers' energy demands By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Gerard Edic The EPA has reportedly drafted a plan to eliminate all limits on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. Now, with the rise of artificial intelligence technology, demand on power plants is… Continue watching
May 25 Watch 4:20 To change perceptions of sharks, swimmer Lewis Pugh takes the plunge at Martha's Vineyard By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson Sharks have been cast as the ultimate villain ever since the movie “Jaws” was released 50 years ago this summer. The film tells the story of a great white shark terrorizing beachgoers, but in reality, humans pose the greater threat… Continue watching
May 24 Why it's important everyone wears sunscreen — even if you have a darker skin tone By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press Dermatologists say that although the melanin in darker skin offers some extra protection from the sun, it's not enough to replace wearing sunscreen. Continue reading
May 22 NOAA predicts another busy Atlantic hurricane season, but maybe not as crazy as 2024 By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press With warmer than normal ocean waters, forecasters are expecting yet another unusually busy hurricane season for the Atlantic. But they don't think it will be as chaotic as 2024, the third-costliest season on record. Continue reading