A colossal squid is filmed in its natural habitat for the first time
Colossal squid are known to be elusive and likely avoid the bright and loud research equipment used underwater.
Environment
Exclusive: Climate activists were hacked. There was a link between victims and an alleged attacker
Prosecutors say the operation was aimed at gathering information to foil lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry over damage communities have faced from climate change.
Federal funding freeze halts key infrastructure projects in tribal communities
Riverbank stabilization, lead and asbestos contamination are just some of the projects tribes planned to address before the Trump administration froze funds.
Kernersville metal recycling plant fire now 100% contained
Emergency management officials were deployed to conduct air and water quality tests – both of which came back within normal limits. Water runoff from firefighting efforts is being contained in retaining ponds at the site.
Millions watch as underwater camera documents daily life on a Miami coral reef
For five years, the Coral City Camera has given viewers a live look at aquatic reef life near Miami. It's documented the declining conditions and shown a surprising vitality among some coral species.
Anxiety drugs found in rivers make salmon take more risks
New research suggests that pharmaceutical pollution can change the behavior of salmon in the wild.
A crow's math skills include geometry
Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, they have a special ability to perceive geometric regularity.
Major budget cuts proposed for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
The agency forecasts weather, manages fisheries, and researches the world's oceans, atmosphere, and climate. The proposed budget cuts would slash the climate work entirely.
A new study finds crows can recognize geometric shapes
A new study shows that like humans, crows can recognize geometric regularity, making them the first nonhuman animal known to have this ability.
Birds are changing their ranges in response to warming climate
A lot of birds are shifting their range in response to warmer temperatures. That means bird watchers are seeing new species in their yards.