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Massive wildfires are surging in the West, forcing hundreds to evacuate
GOLETA, Calif. (AP) — Fueled by hot and dry weather, wildfires threatened homes in California and other Western states as crews struggled to corral flames that have scorched miles of brush and...
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These 17 gorgeous photos of Greenland should deeply trouble you
Greenland just hit a big new record, and it isn't a good one.Temperatures soared to 75 degrees Fahrenheit in mid-June, smashing previous temperature logs for as long as people have been keeping...
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Massive wildfires are tearing across the Southwest — and the images are unreal
The West is having a major heatwave, with temperatures hitting more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.And along with the heat are coming some damaging wildfires in southern California, New...
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Scientists say this Canadian forest could thrive in a warming climate
Climate change is expected to have a dramatic impact on ecosystems across the world, creating winners and losers: Some species are likely to survive in a warming climate, and some simply won’t. A new...
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These miniature penguins are in trouble — here's why
Penguins are some of the most beloved wild animals in the world, and Adélie penguins are some some of the cutest. But these miniature creatures — a little over two feet tall and weighing between 9 and...
View ArticleThis weird building contains the future of food
Although this may be a foreign concept to many, eating insects is a common practice in many cultures. Insect meals could be a more environment-friendly protein source than meat. Architecture firm,...
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This new app will let Cape Cod beachgoers know if there is a shark swimming...
Great whites have been swimming near the coast of Cape Cod every summer since 2009. But this year, residents can use an app to track where these large sharks have been spotted. The Atlantic White Shark...
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Organic food is tasty and might be better for the environment — here's why
Organic food has become increasingly popular over recent years.A large number of restaurants and stores now offer organic food and produce. And, the organic sector grew from $3.2 billion in 2008 to...
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Typhoon Nepartak is headed for China after killing 2 in Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Power was partially restored in Taiwan on Friday after a powerful typhoon slammed into the island's eastern coast with ferocious winds and torrential rains, killing two people and...
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Thousands of sites hidden underground could be silently poisoning our atmosphere
From John D. Rockefeller to the Beverly Hillbillies, Americans have been drilling oil for over a century. All that drilling has left millions of abandoned wells pockmarking the land across the...
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Live from Farnborough: Here's your ticket to this year's biggest airshow
Flight and the enormous industry built around it have changed the way we live. Today, 113 years after the Wright brothers first took to the sky, airplanes transport 37 billion passengers a year,...
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A supervolcano lies under Yellowstone — here's what would happen if it erupted
Yellowstone is well known for its Old Faithful geyser and its stunning wildlife.But the national park also sits atop a supervolcano, simmering just under the surface. You can see some of the evidence...
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Here's why some beaches have crystal-clear water and others are murky and gray
Being surrounded by iridescent turquoise beaches for 10 days has a way of getting you to ask the tough questions.Questions like: Why are some beaches graced with perfectly clear water, while others...
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The world's clouds are shifting, but not in a good way
The way clouds cover the earth has dramatically changed over the last few decades, and what it means for our planet isn't very good. Using satellite data to track cloud patterns since 1983, a new study...
View ArticleA giant man-made hole in Earth's atmosphere is finally closing up
A hole in Earth's ozone layer created by man-made substances could be healed by the 2050s.Produced by Noah Friedman. Original reporting by Jessica Orwig.Follow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation...
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The hottest weather of the summer so far will hit the central US next week
Triple-digit heat will surge into the central US next week, dominating areas from Texas to Minnesota."Heat will build to dangerous levels and bring the highest temperatures of the summer so far to many...
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The ocean off the Jersey Shore looks like it's straight out of the Caribbean...
People in New Jersey are being treated to images of a coast that looks like something straight out of the Caribbean. The bright turquoise water is even visible from space, as you can see in the image...
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These high-tech wings will enable airplanes to burn up to 10% less fuel
The aviation industry is booming. The International Air Transport Association forecasts that total passenger numbers will double to 7 billion by 2034, as China overtakes the US as the world’s largest...
View ArticleAirlines are using this three-step process to react quickly when planes are...
Anyone who's flown on an airplane knows that delays can cause major headaches. But those delays, and the costs associated with them, are an even bigger deal for airlines. GE has created an innovative...
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Where the price of your airline ticket goes
The next time you search for flights and wonder why prices seem so high (or low), consider that what you're paying for is more than just a seat. In fact, quite a lot goes into calculating ticket...
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