Apr 26 Watch 3:22 Wildfires surge across the American Plains and the Southwest, forcing thousands to flee By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas Winds picked up Tuesday in several states, adding more trouble and complications for firefighters out west and in the plains states. Nearly a dozen large fires have burned over 340 square miles in six states recently and more than 3,500… Continue watching
Apr 20 Experts say human-caused climate change is putting African wildlife at risk By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Devastating floods in South Africa this week, as well as other extreme weather events across the continent linked to human-caused climate change, are putting marine and terrestrial wildlife species at risk, according to biodiversity experts. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 6:15 National Zoo celebrates 50 years of panda conservation By Geoff Bennett, Lorna Baldwin It was 50 years ago this weekend that giant pandas were first brought to the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Washington. The historic program with China has fostered a collaboration between scientists and led to a conservation success story for the… Continue watching
Apr 15 WATCH: NASA astronauts answer questions from aboard the International Space Station By Associated Press NASA's SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts aboard the International Space Station answered media questions Friday about their current mission. The crew is preparing to return to Earth later this month. Continue reading
Apr 13 Driven by climate change, thawing permafrost is radically changing the Arctic landscape By Mark J. Lara, The Conversation Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on the region and its infrastructure. Continue reading
Apr 11 Climate change worsens cyclones that reach Africa, study says By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Multiple tropical storms that pummeled Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique earlier this year were analyzed by the World Weather Attribution group, who determined that the storms were made worse by the increase in global temperatures. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 5:41 Astronaut Mark Vande Hei on his record-breaking spaceflight and adjusting to life on Earth By Geoff Bennett, Claire Mufson, Andrew Corkery NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei set a new record for the single longest spaceflight by an American after spending 355 days in orbit and surpassing the record held by retired astronaut Scott Kelly. Geoff Bennett recently spoke with Vande Hei… Continue watching
Apr 08 SpaceX launches 3 visitors to space station for $55M each By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press SpaceX launched three rich businessmen and their astronaut escort to the International Space Station on Friday for more than a week’s stay, as NASA joins Russia in hosting guests at the world’s most expensive tourist destination. Continue reading
Apr 05 NASA's moon rocket test delayed again after technical problems By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA's dress rehearsal for its mega moon rocket has been postponed twice now by technical problems that stalled a fueling test. Continue reading
Apr 05 How electric vehicles and other transportation innovations could slow global warming, according to IPCC By Alan Jenn, The Conversation A new international report on climate change finds rapid changes could cut emissions from transportation by 80% to 90%. Three behavior change trends could bring big improvements. Continue reading