Nature, Science
Heavy Rain and Flood Risk for Central Florida This Weekend
Central Florida is preparing for heavy rain and a possible flooding risk this Sunday and Monday. Forecasters say some areas could receive up to four inches of rain.
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Politics, Science
Chancellor to Block Offshore Wind Projects That Do Not Cut Energy Bills
UK Chancellor John Healey has said he will veto new offshore wind projects if they do not lower energy bills.
Nature, Science
Mini-Gardens for Bees to Grow on Bus Stop Roofs
A new bus stop contract has approved small living roofs designed to support bees in cities. These green roofs will have plants growing on top of bus stops.
Lifestyle, Science
Clocks Fall Back This Weekend for Daylight Saving Time
Clocks across the United States will soon be set back one hour as daylight saving time comes to an end for the year. The change usually happens in early November and affects most states, including Michigan.
Lifestyle, Science
Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Warm This Winter
As winter temperatures drop, many people reach for the thermostat. However, there are simple, low-cost ways to keep your home warmer for longer without turning up the heating.
Technology, Science
AI Finds Old Coding Flaws, Sparking Global Cyber Security Response
PHP is a widely used programming language that powers a large part of the websites on the internet. It has existed for many years and is especially popular for building online services.
Business, Science
Jackdaw Gas Field: Will It Lower Energy Bills?
The UK government has approved the development of the Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea.
Nature, Science
Borneo Fires Create Toxic Haze Across Southeast Asia
Indonesia has been fighting forest fires for several months. The fires are burning on the island of Borneo.
Science, Technology
SpaceX Bandwagon-5 Launch May Create 'Space Jellyfish' Over Florida
SpaceX is preparing to launch its Bandwagon-5 mission from Florida. The launch could create an unusual glowing shape in the sky, nicknamed a 'space jellyfish.'
Nature, Science
Fuel Leak Spreads Along River Taff in Wales
A fuel leak has spread more than two miles along the River Taff in Wales, according to a recent report.
Technology, Science
Technology Helps Monitor Bad Smells
Many people live near places that smell bad, like rubbish dumps or factories. These smells can make daily life difficult.
Entertainment, Science
Viola Davis Talks About Shingles Pain and Healthy Aging
Actress Viola Davis has opened up about her experience with shingles, a painful skin condition. She said the pain was 'debilitating,' meaning it was severe enough to affect her daily life. Davis explained that she was di
Nature, Science
Himalayan Bird Changes Its Voice Because of Humans
The Himalayan monal, a brightly coloured bird known for its striking appearance, is changing its behaviour because of growing human activity, new research shows.
Science, Technology
Scientist Denies Breaking Rules in Nikon Photo Contest
Nikon holds an annual photo competition called Small World In Motion. It celebrates images of tiny subjects taken using microscopes and special filming techniques.
Science, Nature
Full Harvest Moon to Shine Beside Saturn This Weekend
This weekend, sky watchers will have a chance to see the full Harvest Moon shining close to golden Saturn in the night sky. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that falls nearest to the start of autumn, and it has a trick
Nature, Science
Was Your Summer Hot and Dry? Check Your Area
Most people across the country felt the effects of drought and heatwaves this summer, but new data shows the weather was not the same everywhere. Some regions had much drier and hotter conditions than others.
Science, Nature
Japan's Farmers Grow New Heat-Resistant Rice
As Japan faces rising temperatures, farmers are turning to new heat-resistant rice varieties to protect the country's most important food crop. Rice is a staple in Japan, and hotter summers have started to damage harvest
Nature, Science
No Hurricanes Yet as El Niño Keeps Atlantic Quiet
The Atlantic hurricane season has reached its climatological peak, the busiest time of year for storms. However, no hurricanes have formed so far this season.
Science, Nature
Common Sweetener Xylitol Linked to Heart Attack Risk
A new study has found that xylitol, a popular sugar substitute, may be linked to a higher risk of heart attack and stroke.
Science, Technology
Scientists Turn Recycled Plastic Into an Edible Cookie
Researchers have created a new kind of cookie made from recycled plastic. They presented this project at a meeting of the American Chemical Society.
