Watch: Freaky slime mold pulsates as spores spread in Alaska national park
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Rolling Hills Estates landslide: 12 homes will slide into canyon, officials say
A total of 17 homes have been evacuated and the city has issued an emergency.
Rolling Hills Estates landslide: Several homes 'completely destroyed', 12 homes evacuated
The residents of 12 homes next to a canyon in Rolling Hills Estates were evacuated after a hillside gave way.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
LAX bans single-use plastic water bottles
LAX said it has added 60 new hydration stations for people to refill their own reusable water bottles.
Controversy surrounds fire retardant chemicals
Fire retardant chemicals, the substance used to fight wildfires, is at the center of a lawsuit as environmentalists argue they are too toxic.
Padilla, Chu push Biden to expand San Gabriel Mountains National Monument
The effort would protect and preserve more than 100,000 acres.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Killer whales are attacking, sinking boats and scientists are unsure why
Aggressive orcas are attacking boats in Western Europe and the increase in sightings of this behavior is confusing scientists. The latest in a series of reported incidents happened off the coast of Spain in the Strait of Gibraltar on Thursday.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
LA County beaches under ocean water use warning
Several Los Angeles County beaches are under an ocean water use warning due to an increase in unsafe bacteria levels.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
California's dirtiest and cleanest beaches of 2023
Heal the Bay's annual “Beach Report Card" released Wednesday concludes historic winter precipitation in California is resulting in high rates of runoff and dirtier water along the coast.
Doctors warn that wildfire smoke causes 'accelerated skin aging'
Recent Canadian wildfires sent air quality into the dangerous zone for cities up and down the East Coast and the Great Lakes. That pollution can take a toll on your skin now and in the future.
Officials push for Superfund designation for former Vernon battery recycling plant
The Exide lead battery recycling plant closed in 2015. Officials estimate that more than 10,000 properties in southeast LA County were contaminated by waste from the plant, and many still have not yet been decontaminated.
Acton residents battle plans for lithium plant
Residents in Acton are concerned about various lithium plant proposals in their neighborhood, saying the plants in such a high fire risk area could be extremely dangerous.