The Bumblebee Hunter
The Franklin bumblebee is so small and hard to track that it's not clear if it's gone extinct. We tag along as one man makes his annual trek to try to find it.
Environment
Houston Shelter Offers Respite For Pets And Their Owners Displaced By Harvey
Before a convention center opened its doors and volunteer care to pets, their owners had to make a tough choice: Take shelter or stay with animals in floodwaters. But anxiety looms around what's next.
Early Data From Harvey Shows Epic Flooding
Government flood maps may need to be withdrawn following Harvey. That, in turn, could have implications for insurers.
Countries Pledge To Recover Dwindling Pacific Bluefin Tuna Population
The long-term agreement would aid fish stocks that have fallen to just 2.6 percent of their historic size. The news comes at a time when Atlantic bluefin populations are also rebounding.
The Divisive Diet of Honeybees: Why Some Will Never Be Royals
That stings! A new study suggests that fragments of plant genetic material in the pollen-rich diets of worker bee larvae ensures that they never grow up to be queens.
Before And After: Dramatic Satellite Photos Show Texas Towns Underwater
As Harvey's waters begin to recede, the hard work of recovery begins. New satellite photos show just what the storm wrought: an almost unfathomable amount of water, submerging entire towns.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
After record rain, remarkable recoveries and a robust relief effort … now comes the hard part.
Louisiana's Hurricane Preparedness
Louisiana is better prepared for massive storms compared to when Hurricane Katrina hit 12 years ago. Dr. Rebekah Gee, Louisiana's health secretary, talks with Rachel Martin about lessons learned.
In Houston, Floods Push Impoverished Residents Into Crisis
Poor neighborhoods on the northeast side were hit hard by the storm. But residents say they received little help evacuating, and now they are struggling to get basics: food, water and information.
For Grocery Stores In Texas, It's A Race To Restock Their Shelves
Hurricane Harvey destroyed intricate supply chains that keep supermarket shelves stocked with perishable food. Grocery stores are already rebuilding those networks.