Captive-bred axolotls, released into restored wetlands in Mexico City, have successfully thrived in the wild, according to a study published in PLOS One. Researchers tracked 18 axolotls, finding they gained weight, hunted effectively, and avoided predators. This breakthrough offers hope for the critically endangered species, demonstrating that captive breeding...
Following the Trump administration's dismissal of authors from the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA), the American Geophysical Union and American Meteorological Society announced they will publish a special collection of scientific studies on climate change. This collection, to be published across 29 peer-reviewed journals, will act as a continuation...
Despite economic turmoil caused by his own tariffs, President Trump's push to increase US fossil fuel extraction is succeeding, leading to a surge in greenhouse gas emissions. While Trump's "drill, baby, drill" policy has boosted oil and gas production, it's hampered by internal economic contradictions and uncertainty. ...
A tourist, Nash Core, and his 11-year-old son helped rescue a stranded 3-meter great white shark in shallow Australian waters. Three local men initially attempted to move the distressed shark, using crab rakes, for nearly an hour. Core, witnessing the event, used a drone to film and later joined...
The UK experienced its hottest start to May on record on Thursday, with temperatures reaching 29.3C in London, surpassing the previous record of 27.4C set in 1990. This unusually warm weather, exceeding temperatures in several European cities, is due to a persistent high-pressure system over the UK. While Friday...
Divers off San Diego discovered the carcass of a baby gray whale at an unusually shallow depth of 115 feet. The 18-foot-long, 2,000-pound whale's remains have since vanished, puzzling marine experts. The calf had been previously sighted near La Jolla Shores, appearing distressed and seeking help before its...
A tourist, Nash Core, and his 11-year-old son helped rescue a stranded 10-foot great white shark in shallow waters off the coast of Ardrossan, South Australia. Three local men initially struggled to move the distressed shark, possibly ill or tired, into deeper water. Core, using a drone to film,...
In his first 100 days, Donald Trump's administration initiated 145 actions to roll back environmental regulations, exceeding the number of rollbacks during his entire first term. These actions target clean air and water protections, climate change initiatives, and safeguards for wildlife and natural resources. The rollbacks, achieved through...
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a comprehensive plan to combat PFAS contamination. Key actions include designating an agency lead for PFAS, creating effluent limitations guidelines to prevent PFAS from entering drinking water, and working with Congress to establish a polluter-pays liability framework. The plan emphasizes strengthening science, fulfilling...
A wildfire in southern New Jersey, dubbed the Jones Road Wildfire, has burned over 20 square miles, prompting evacuations for about 5,000 people. The fire, which started Tuesday, is 50% contained as of Thursday morning and could become the largest in 20 years. While one commercial building and...
