New lunar rover in the works as NASA moon mission advances Posted August 17, 2022 A new lunar rover is under development by Lockheed Martin and Goodyear as NASA gears up for a return to the moon. Unlike the rover first used …
World’s oldest male giant panda dies at age 35 in Hong Kong Posted August 14, 2022 The oldest-ever male giant panda in captivity has died at age 35 at a Hong Kong theme park after his health deteriorated. An An lived most of his life at Ocean…
Sea turtle released in Florida to compete in Tour de Turtles Posted August 12, 2022 A juvenile green sea turtle that underwent multiple surgeries to remove cauliflower-like tumors was released off the Florida Keys with a satellite-tracking transmitter
US solicits help as it defines old growth and mature forests Posted August 9, 2022 U.S. officials solicited outside help as they craft definitions of old growth and mature forests under an executive order from President Joe Biden. The U.S. Fo…
Dolphins in Lisbon river show benefits of protecting nature Posted July 22, 2022 Delegates attending a U.N. conference in Lisbon might take inspiration for their efforts to protect the oceans by looking out of the venue’s window…
Texas city residents could drink tap water again Posted July 14, 2022 Residents of the West Texas city of Odessa who have been without safe tap water amid scorching temperatures may be able to drink safely straight from the faucet, …
NASA launches study of UFOs despite ‘reputational risk’ Posted July 6, 2022 NASA is launching a study of UFOs as part of a new push toward high-risk, high-impact science. The space agency announced that it’s setting up an independent team to see how mu…
Spain to enforce ‘doggy bag’ option in bars and restaurants Posted July 4, 2022 Bars and restaurants in Spain will be obliged to offer “doggy bags” free of charge to clients to take home the food they have not eaten under a new law aimed at r…
Joshua Tree park closes trail so bighorn sheep can get water Posted July 2, 2022 A popular hiking trail to an oasis in Joshua Tree National Park has been temporarily closed so bighorn sheep can get undisturbed access to water. “The park is …
World’s largest plant is a vast seagrass meadow in Australia Posted June 29, 2022 Scientists have discovered the world's largest plant off the Australia coast — a seagrass meadow that has grown by repeatedly cloning itself. Genetic analysis …