Prehistoric mass graves linked to tsunamis

“We were able to make a strong case for many of these sites being related to major tsunamis, as opposed to more standard explanations like warfare or an epidemic."

2017 was 3rd warmest year on record, says international report

According to the annual State of the Climate report, 2017 was the globe's 3rd-warmest year on record, behind 2016 (1st) and 2015. Earth also experienced record-high greenhouse gas concentrations and rises in sea level.

Why wildfires are bigger and harder to control

It's a perfect storm of factors - including climate change, development, past forest management policies and current firefighting practices, says forestry expert.

Which lizards can outlast a hurricane?

In the wake of hurricanes Irma and Maria, researchers document how catastrophic storms can be agents of natural selection, influencing how species evolve.

Space-based solar power: How close to reality?

The technology is further along than you might think for capturing solar energy in space - where the sun always shines - and beaming it to Earth.

The vanishing of the 1st American dogs

"It is fascinating that a huge population of dogs that inhabited all corners of the Americans for thousands of years could have disappeared so rapidly."

Amazing Kilauea volcano imagery you might have missed

For more than 2 months, lava has been pouring from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano, destroying homes and remaking the land. A compilation of photos and videos, here.

Apollo and the moon-landing hoax

Why do people persist in denying that human beings landed on the moon?

Is the moon toxic to humans?

When the Apollo astronauts returned from the moon, the dust that clung to their spacesuits made their throats sore and their eyes water. Lunar dust is made of sharp, abrasive particles, but how toxic is it for humans?

Whoa! Flash flood footage from Utah

Amazing flash flood footage from Utah, July 16, 2018.

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