Wildfire in Colorado Springs now 45% contained

The wildfire in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 45% contained as of July 1, 2012. It's being called the most destructive fire in Colorado history.

Violent US storm of June 29, 2012

Astonishing video and images of a violent US storm called a derecho that left Washington DC and parts of the surrounding region in a state of emergency yesterday.

State of emergency in Washington DC following June 29, 2012 storm

On Friday June 29, triple-digit temperatures in the Washington DC area made history and toppled old records. Then a storm rolled through.

Wildfire in Colorado Springs: Five-day timelapse video

Five-day timelapse video of terrifying Waldo Canyon fire that swept down on city of Colorado Springs this week. Our thoughts go out to those who lost their homes.

Major heat wave continues across the U.S.

Triple digit heat can be found through a large area across the central and eastern United States. Record breaking major heat wave will continue this weekend.

A kingfisher inspired a bullet train

Biomimicry is using nature to find sustainable solutions to human problems. Japanese engineers used a bird called a kingfisher to help redesign a bullet train.

Wildfires in Colorado and central Russia from space

As wildfires burn in neighborhoods in the northern part of Colorado Springs today, check out these images of space of even bigger fires in central Russia.

Flying squid are amazing

It swims! It flies! It mates after it dies, or tries! Check out the amazing flying squid. What sets it apart from other squid is its popularity as food.

SeaOrbiter construction to begin October 2012

The SeaOrbiter concept recently completed its industrial design phase. It is an ocean-going research ship - which is part submarine.

Everglades alligator holes benefit fish, snakes, turtles, birds

Everglades Alligator holes hold water during dry periods. The extra water helps many wildlife species including fish, snakes, turtles, insects and birds.