Southern California faces renewed fire threat due to expected increase in Santa Ana winds
The National Weather Service offices across Southern California are warning residents of an increase in weather conditions that are conducive to rapid fire growth. Meteorologists are most concerned about conditions from Monday afternoon through Wednesday morning when winds will be at their peak and relative humidity will be low. The combination of low humidity,…
New âDarth Vaderâ sea bug named after popularity rises in Vietnam
A species of giant isopod, Bathynomus vaderi, has been named following its harvesting in the waters off Vietnam. According to scientists who wrote about the giant crustacean in the journal ZooKeys, it can grow to at least 12 inches long. Locals have hailed the giant sea bugs as a delicacy, with some claiming they…
South Carolina dog found gagged in 2015 sparking global outcry dies from cancer: ‘She fought until the end’
Few dogs have had as profound an impact on the lives of so many as Caitlyn, an international anti-cruelty icon. Sadly, her life was ultimately claimed this week by cancer.
How often do cities such as Houston, New Orleans, Jacksonville and Savannah see snowfall?
Cities along the Interstate 10 corridor only experience frozen precipitation a few times during a generation. Â The last measurable snowfall in Houston occurred on February 15, 2021.
The Moon is now considered a vulnerable cultural heritage site
The World Monuments Fund recently announced the inclusion of the Moon on its annual World Monuments Watch list. The nonprofit groups said the Moon is home to over 90 historic sites, which could be threatened due in part to an era of space exploration.
Volcanic eruption produces spectacular views in Hawaii
The eruption of one the worldâs most active volcanoes continues to captivate onlookers on Hawaiiâs Big Island. The latest uptick in activity eruption has remained contained within Hawaiâi Volcanoes National Park. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said the eruption poses no danger to nearby communities, despite fountains reaching heights of hundreds of feet tall….