In an astonishing discovery, paleontologists in Siberia have uncovered the first-ever mummified saber-toothed cat, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the life and appearance of one of the Ice Age's most formidable predators. Shown here at left is the frozen...
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Ice Age Saber-Toothed Cat Cub Unearthed in Siberia: A Glimpse Into the Past
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World’s Largest Coral Discovered in the Southwest Pacific, Visible from Space
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Shell Wins Appeal Over Emission Reduction Mandate
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Spain’s Flood Disaster: Death Toll Rises as Emergency Efforts Intensify
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Scientists Make Breakthrough in Effort to Resurrect Tasmanian Tiger from Extinction
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How Plastic Exposure Affects Reproductive Health in Younger Generations
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92 People Still Missing in North Carolina After Hurricane Helene, Governor Says
Weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, 92 people remain unaccounted for as search and rescue efforts continue, Governor Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday. The storm, which made landfall on September 26 as a Category 4 hurricane, caused...
Milton Slams Florida, Leaves Trail of Devastation Leaves 17 dead
Floridians are beginning the long process of recovery after Hurricane Milton made landfall as a powerful Category 3 storm, cutting a destructive path across the state before weakening to a Category 1 hurricane. The storm left significant damage in its wake, especially...
Hurricane Milton’s Rapid Intensification Sparks Debate on Need for a Category 6
Hurricane Milton's astonishing transformation from a Category 2 to a Category 5 storm within hours has raised questions about whether it could reach the level of a hypothetical Category 6. The storm, which began as a 60-mph tropical storm on Sunday morning, surged to...
Hurricane Milton Intensifies to Category 5, Evacuations Underway Across Florida
Hurricane Milton has intensified back to a powerful Category 5 storm and is advancing toward Florida’s Central Gulf Coast. Though forecasted to weaken before landfall, Milton’s massive size will amplify its destructive reach, potentially impacting millions across the...
Hurricane Milton Set to Strengthen, Florida Prepares for Landfall
Hurricane Milton, currently gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico, is expected to intensify into a hurricane as it moves toward Florida. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has warned that Milton could become a major hurricane, threatening Florida's west coast just...
Will Global Warming Bring Hurricanes to Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire?
The islands of Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire (commonly known as the ABC islands) have historically enjoyed relative safety from hurricanes due to their location just outside the traditional Hurricane Belt. However, with the effects of global warming becoming...
Why Hurricanes in 2023 and 2024 Are Shifting Towards the Atlantic: A Warning for the Caribbean
In the 2023 and 2024 hurricane seasons, meteorologists have observed a noticeable shift in the tracks of hurricanes. Instead of moving westward into the Caribbean, many storms have taken a more northerly route, heading into the open Atlantic. While this shift may seem...
Mexico Reeling from ‘Zombie Storm’ John as Death Toll Rises
At least 15 people have died as a result of the devastating impact of Hurricane John, according to Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. The hurricane, initially making landfall as a category three storm on Mexico’s Pacific coast near Acapulco, has left a...
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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on BRICS Nations Over Potential New Currency
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