ENVIRONMENT

Europe is experiencing an intense heatwave, causing school closures, rail service cuts, and public event cancellations. Climate change is cited as a key factor in the record-breaking temperatures.

June's Strawberry Moon, the final micro moon of 2026, offers skywatchers a unique viewing opportunity with its low position and smaller size, despite its evocative name having no colour significance.

Australia has detected its first suspected case of the H5N1 avian influenza in a migratory bird, prompting biosecurity measures and concerns for native wildlife.

Australians will witness a rare Blue Micromoon on May 31, 2026, combining a Blue Moon and Micromoon. This unique event offers a visually interesting sight for skywatchers across the country.

Chemical drain cleaners can damage pipes and harm the environment. Learn about safer alternatives like baking soda and vinegar, and when to call a professional plumber.

The Sandy Fire in Simi Valley has burned 1,698 acres with 5% containment, prompting evacuations for thousands. Firefighters continue battling the blaze amid challenging conditions and potential wind shifts.

The Sandy Fire in Ventura County has burned over 1,300 acres, prompting evacuations and challenging firefighters with extreme weather conditions. The blaze remains uncontained, threatening homes and infrastructure.

The Mid-Atlantic and Northeast face heavy rain and flash flood warnings, with officials urging caution as urban flooding and dangerous road conditions are expected.

The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa a global health emergency, urging immediate international action to contain the virus's rapid spread and high fatality rate.

A burst of seismic activity shook northwest Louisiana early Monday when four earthquakes struck within a 10-minute window near the small village of Edgefield, intensifying concerns in a region that has seen unusual tremors in recent weeks.

Research from the University of Sydney has shown that organic farming, which often utilizes organic carbon fertilizers, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 50%.

A humpback found itself in a crocodile-infested river and Australian authorities are working on leading it back to open water. 

Our beaches are our summer playgrounds, yet beach litter and marine debris injures one-fifth of beach users, particularly children and older people.

Last week, President Tommy Remengesau Jr signed the legislation to ban “reef-toxic” sunscreen from 2020.

When major disasters hit, the first priority is to keep people safe. This process can involve dramatic evacuations, rescues and searches.

On Saturday night, Australians who switch over to daylight saving time will get an hour less of sleep as they move their clocks forward.

Earthquakes in the central and eastern United States have increased dramatically in the last decade as a result of human activities.

What would it take for Walmart to be that company, at our best, all the time?

Lunar eclipses have fascinated cultures across the globe, and inspired several striking myths and legends, many of which portray the event as an omen.

The 2016 marine heatwave that killed vast amounts of coral on the Great Barrier Reef also caused significant changes to fishes and other animals that live on these reefs.

The Gulf Stream, which curves along the southern shore of Newfoundland, is saturated with plastics. Fish that feed from the surface waters, where plastics tend to accumulate, are in an ideal position to ingest plastics.

The next fortnight will be a real treat for stargazers - there are five planets to see in the evening sky, Mars is looking the best we’ve seen in 15 years, and on the morning of July 28 there will be a total lunar eclipse.

The soaring temperatures in Europe and North America have seen a rise in reports of dogs being rescued from hot cars. Police across England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, and Canada have all saved dogs from certain death.

The Turnbull government has pledged $500 million in the May budget for the rehabilitation of the Great Barrier Reef.

Scientists have known for a long time that as climate change started to heat up the Earth, its effects would be most pronounced in the Arctic. This expectation has become a reality.

Scientists have warned that Earth’s sixth mass extinction is already underway. This means that three quarter of the planet’s species could soon disappear.

Antarctica’s Larsen C ice shelf is cracking, and once it gives way, it will set adrift one of the largest icebergs on record. Thus, all eyes are on the ice shelf as the deep crack continues to cut across its surface.

Scientists have recently discovered that after a global catastrophe killed off the dinosaurs, frogs began taking advantage of the catastrophe. The new study has claimed that 88 percent of frog species alive today owe their existence to the meteor impact 66 million years ago.

Researchers at the University of Zurich may finally have an answer to the mysterious disappearance of the Megalodon, which was once the world’s biggest shark, at least three times the size of a Great White.