What's in the mysterious waters of Tulare Lake? Contaminants, egrets and many unknowns

Out on the water, a silence hangs in the air and the sun’s harsh glare reflects…

Survival of this frog in California wildfire scar lends 'some hope' for threatened species

Wildlife biologists reported finding a small population of California red-legged frogs within the burn scars of…

Montana court rules for young people in landmark US climate trial

In a landmark climate trial, a Montana court on Monday ruled in favor of a group…

Wildfires in Maui are among the deadliest in US history. These are the other fires atop the list

Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui killed at least 96 people, making it the deadliest…

Scientists explore dinosaur 'coliseum' in Denali National Park

University of Alaska Fairbanks scientists have discovered and documented the largest known single dinosaur track site…

EPA clears Washington state to do more controlled burns to prevent wildfires

Washington firefighters now have more planning time and a longer season to ignite the controlled burns…

A rarely seen whale has died in the Florida Keys, and biologists are investigating

Marine mammal scientists are investigating the cause of death of a rarely seen whale found in…

These organizational changes can shake up company hierarchy

Organizational change can be seen as a threat, but can also create opportunity. Click…

Researchers improve production for short-lived scandium radioisotopes

Scandium radioisotopes are potentially useful for medical imaging such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans. However,…

New book describes how whaling shaped U.S. culture even after petroleum replaced it

The whaling industry helped drive industrialization in the 19th century, with whale oil used to light…