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Daylight brings first look at Ian devastation
Stunning images show extensive infrastructure damage following the devastating floods brought on by Hurricane Ian as officials begin to assess the widespread damage.
U.S. Farms Waste A Lot Of Water — But This Tech Could Help
The western U.S. is experience a megadrought so severe, it is the driest two decades in at least 1,200 years. And no sector has felt the impact more than agriculture, which takes up about 70% of the world’s freshwater.
Alaska Braces For Storm That Could Be The Strongest In A Decade
Alaska residents are preparing for major storm set to hit the state’s western coasts that is said to be the strongest in a decade.
Fauci says U.S. political divisions contributed to 500,000 dead from COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said political divisiveness contributed significantly to the “stunning” U.S. COVID-19 death toll, which on Monday surpassed 500,000 lives lost.
How Waves Could Power A Clean Energy Future
The ocean’s waves are immensely powerful. Harnessing that energy for grid-scale electricity production would be a major boon to the clean energy industry, but building durable, powerful, and cost-effective wave energy converters has proven difficult.
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A look at Dallas traffic due to rain and flooding
Reporters Sydney Persing and Ariel Plascencia have been watching traffic conditions around the Dallas metroplex.
Flash floods hit Dallas area; more torrential rain expected
Flash floods hit the Dallas area early on Monday, submerging cars and prompting water rescues.
15 Wildest Attacks Caught On Camera
Sometimes, in the wild, certain species of animals encounter other animals they rarely see in their lifetime, and conflict arises. Have you ever seen bees attack a lion? Which animal do you think would win between a donkey and a hyena? If you want to see some unexpected battles, we countdown the 15 wildest attacks caught on camera.
Sea lions chase beachgoers at La Jolla Cove
The Seal Society of San Diego said it is mating season so the animals were actually chasing each other not necessarily the people on the beach.
Big wave crashes wedding reception in Hawaii
A big wave literally crashed a wedding reception in Hawaii. No injuries were reported — and the cake survived.
NASA unveils first color image from James Webb Space Telescope
President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and NASA officials on Monday unveiled the first color image from James Webb Space Telescope. NASA plans to release additional “first light” images on Tuesday. “These images are going to remind the world that America can do big things. And remind the American people, especially our children, that there’s nothing beyond our capacity… We can see possibilities no one has ever seen before,” Biden said.
The Impact of Infectious Diseases on the Economy — Sarah Shewayish, MD
Dr. Shewayish shows how public health is an essential component of economic prosperity. This is at no time a more poignant argument than in the midst of the current pandemic, where it is clear that the key to economic recovery is to vanquish the coronavirus outbreak. As we have seen in the Spring and early Summer of 2020, infectious diseases can affect a large swath of the business sector, from agriculture, to manufacturing, transportation, hospitality/travel, and many others. Some industries may have a business model that is incompatible with an infection outbreak. Others may ride the wave of increased demand that occurs as a result of the disease’s impact on a society. A disease outbreak may also cause individuals to withdraw from the economy due to fear, job loss, or reduced services. Investing in public health is an endeavor that pays countless dividends. As the pandemic shows, societies around the world need to do more to invest in the health of their populations and in preparing for the next outbreak that may impact us.
5 planets to align in rare celestial event
For the first time in 18 years, a rare grouping of planets will be viewable in the night sky… no telescope necessary!
Summer Solstice 2022 Explained
The Summer Solstice in the northern hemisphere is known as the longest day of the year. In 2021, the Summer Solstice takes place on Sunday, June 20. Explore why this astronomical event is called the summer solstice and how it is used to measure time.
WATCH: Man F*cks with Lion… Sh*t Goes Bad
See if you can not look away! Lion ‘bites off’ man’s finger at Jamaica zoo in horrifying footage.
Monkeypox confirmed in US
A Massachusetts man is in isolation after being diagnosed with the first case of monkeypox in the U.S. this year. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii has more.
Researchers just woke up the eyeballs of dead donors and that’s good, actually | Popular Science
When a neuron loses its connection to neighboring cells, that’s typically an irreversible fate. But in new research, scientists have found a way to revive the connections of light-sensing neurons in human retinas obtained from postmortem organ donor eyes.
How misinformation and the partisan divide drove a surge in U.S. COVID deaths | PBS NewsHour
As the death toll from the coronavirus nears 1 million Americans, we’ve been exploring why the u.S. Suffered such a terrible loss, especially when compared to other nations similar to us. While there are many reasons for this, one of them is that many Americans have not wanted to be vaccinated. William Brangham reports.
COVID-19’s hidden, heartbreaking toll: millions of orphaned children | National Geographic
An estimated 10.4 million children have lost a parent or caregiver, putting them at higher risk for poverty and every major cause of death—but it doesn’t have to end in catastrophe.
Researchers Are Tracking a 1,000-Pound Great White Shark Along the Eastern Coast of the U.S. | People
The tracker attached to the 1,000-pound shark, known as Ironbound, last pinged off the coast of North Carolina.
Disease Outbreaks in Mexico’s Hog Herd to Drive U.S. Meat Prices Higher | Bloomberg
Hog diseases are shrinking herds in Mexico, so they’re turning to U.S. pork supplies — a move that will likely push up American meat prices even further.
These batteries work from home | Vox
How batteries can help power homes, buildings, and the grid.
The horrific bird flu that has wiped out 36 million chickens and turkeys, explained | Vox
The virus, known as the Eurasian H5N1 avian influenza, began tearing through Europe, Asia, and Africa in late 2021 and is still raging, with Europe experiencing its worst bird flu outbreak on record. It was first detected in the US in January and has since spread to at least 32 states, resulting in the death of more than 36 million chickens and turkeys and triggering a spike in egg prices.
Cannabis And Pancreatic Cancer: Botanical Drug Kills 100% Of Cancer Cells, Research On The Cell Model Reveals | Benzinga
Cannabotech (CNTC.TA), which is involved in the development of a botanical drug based on an extract of the Cyathus striatus fungus and a cannabinoid extract from the cannabis plant, reports that in experiments conducted on a cell model, the fungus extract eliminated 100% of pancreatic cancer cells relatively selectively and without damaging normal cells.
What Dolly Parton wants us to know about the Smoky Mountains | National Geographic
From her Tennessee mountain home, the nature-loving singer says mistreating Earth is like ‘being ugly to your mama.’
The controversial quest to make a ‘contagious’ vaccine | National Geographic
A new technology aims to stop wildlife from spreading Ebola, rabies, and other viruses. It could prevent the next pandemic by stopping pathogens from jumping from animals to people.
The history of the Molotov cocktail, an iconic weapon of underdogs
Ukrainians race to make the bombs now, just like the many rebels, protestors, and defenders worldwide who came before them.
Climate crisis: Amazon rainforest tipping point is looming, data shows
Analysis of satellite observations show forest is losing stability with ‘profound’ global implications..
Study Finds Cannabis Compounds Prevent Infection By Covid-19 Virus
Compounds in cannabis can prevent infection from the virus that causes Covid-19 by blocking its entry into cells, according to a study published this week by researchers affiliated with Oregon State University.
‘A Menace to Public Health’: Doctors Demand Spotify Puts an End to Covid Lies on ‘Joe Rogan Experience’
Unlike many platforms, Spotify doesn’t have a clear policy prohibiting misinformation. 270 physicians and scientists are hoping to change that..
A National Strategy for the “New Normal” of Life With COVID
After previous infectious disease threats, the US quickly forgot and failed to institute necessary reforms. That pattern must change with the COVID-19 pandemic. Without a strategic plan for the “new normal” with endemic COVID-19, more people in the US will unnecessarily experience morbidity and mortality, health inequities will widen, and trillions will be lost from the US economy. This time, the nation must learn and prepare effectively for the future.
‘I can’t believe I’m even here,’ candle factory survivor says
Mark Saxton opened an outside door, saw the swirling cloud and stepped back, and suddenly the walls imploded.
Nearly 1 in 5 Health Care Workers Have Quit Their Jobs During the Pandemic
U.S. hospitals are filled with COVID-19 patients as the delta variant continues to ravage the country. Yet a year and a half into the pandemic, many health care providers are facing severe staffing shortages, and a new Morning Consult survey suggests more could be on the horizon.
Biden sets goal for 50% of new US vehicles to be electric by 2030
Joe Biden is setting a goal for half of all new US vehicle sales to be electric by 2030 while also tightening pollution standards for cars and trucks, in a barrage of action aimed at reducing the largest source of planet-heating gases in America.
NOAA’s updated hurricane outlook calls for even more storms in 2021
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Wednesday updated its 2021 Atlantic hurricane seasonal forecast, slightly increasing expectations for the number of named storms and powerful hurricanes.
Why it matters: With the U.S. already reeling from extreme heat and wildfires, disaster response agencies are overstretched. A particularly destructive and active hurricane season could overwhelm some of its response capacity.
Progress made but western wildfires continue to bring poor air quality across US
The Bootleg Fire in Oregon was up to 84% containment early Monday as firefighters made progress over the weekend battling the blaze, which is the nation’s largest at 646 square miles.
Elsewhere, authorities canceled evacuation orders near the Dixie Fire in Northern California and another on Hawaii’s Big Island.
Despite the good news, authorities warned that with unpredictable winds and extremely dry fuels across the West, the risk of flare-ups remained high. In addition, while predicted thunderstorms in many areas could bring welcome rainfall, the storms could also cause flash flooding.
CDC document warns Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox and cause more severe infection
The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe illness and spread as easily as chickenpox, according to an internal document from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The document — a slide presentation — outlines unpublished data that shows fully vaccinated people might spread the Delta variant at the same rate as unvaccinated people.
7 Luxury Watches Under $2,000 That You Can Wear In Any Occasion
If you’re looking for a timeless piece that you can wear anytime and look good — without breaking the bank — one of these watches might be the perfect watch for you.
