Aug 26 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. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 2:12 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… Continue watching
Aug 26 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. Continue reading
Aug 26 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. Continue reading
Aug 25 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. Continue reading
Aug 24 Loss of Antarctic ice endangers the survival of emperor penguin chicks, study says By Christina Larson, Associated Press Emperor penguins hatch their eggs and raise their chicks on the ice that forms around the continent each winter and melts in the summer months. Continue reading
Aug 24 Why nesting at ‘Octopus Garden’ helps female octopuses give their young a better shot at survival By Amanda Kahn, Jim Barry, The Conversation Thousands of pearl octopuses were discovered in 2018 lining thermal vents near a deep-sea volcano. Researchers now know why octopus moms gather there. Continue reading
Aug 23 North Korea says its 2nd attempt to launch a spy satellite has failed, vows another try By Hyung-Jin Kim, Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press The announcement followed a statement by South Korea's military that North Korea had launched a long-range rocket. The North's space agency said it used the new-type carrier rocket Chollima-1 to put the reconnaissance satellite Malligyong-1 into orbit. Continue reading
Aug 23 Watch 6:15 The significance of India’s successful landing on the moon’s south pole By Amna Nawaz, Miles O'Brien, Mary Fecteau It was a historic day for India as it became the fourth country to land on the moon. It comes after a failed attempt in 2019 and just days behind a failed Russian lunar landing. Prime Minister Modi watched alongside… Continue watching
Aug 23 Watch 8:34 A look at the plan to release Fukushima’s treated radioactive water into the sea By Miles O'Brien Japan is expected to release treated radioactive water from the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant as soon as Thursday. The government and the utility operating the facility say it is safe and the release is being closely monitored, but nearby countries… Continue watching