Hurricane activity in the Atlantic Ocean will be at or below normal levels this year, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s annual forecast.
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Chinese Nationals Flee Vietnam As Unrest Intensifies
A second day of violence in Vietnam has seen mobs singling out Chinese workers for attack, killing at least one and injuring dozens, as hundreds of Chinese nationals fled the country by land and air.
Christopher Columbus Ship The Santa Maria May Have Been Found
It’s been missing for more than 500 years. But now there are reports that the Santa Maria, the largest ship among the trio that made Christopher Columbus’ first expedition to North America, may be found.
New Report Finds Climate Change Already Having Broad Impact
A new U.S. government report released Tuesday finds that climate change is already having a broad impact on both weather and the economy.
After Tornadoes, States Now Brace For Flooding
The weather system that spawned tornadoes that killed at least 35 people this week throughout the South and Midwest is dumping heavy rain, triggering fears of major flooding.
Scientists Spot A Planet That Looks Like ‘Earth’s Cousin’
Scientists who have been hunting for another Earth beyond our solar system have come across a planet that’s remarkably similar to our world.
Police In Canada Make Arrest Related To ‘Heartbleed’ Bug
A 19-year-old alleged hacker has been arrested and his computer equipment seized by Canadian police after he purportedly exploited the “Heartbleed” bug vulnerability to steal confidential information from the country’s tax collection agency.
Saturn Might Have A New Baby Moon Named Peggy
It’s not like Saturn needs another moon to look after — it’s already got 53 officially, with nine more labeled as “provisional” (and those are just the ones we know about). But the tiny, icy object nicknamed “Peggy” could prove hard to resist.
Climate Change Adjustments Must Be Fast And Major, U.N. Panel Says
A new report from the United Nations’ panel on climate change says major action is needed, and fast, if policymakers want to limit global warming to acceptable levels.
Mudslide Tragedy: Donations Outpace Capacity In Oso
It’s been two weeks since the massive mudslide came down on a tiny mountain community in Washington state. The disaster killed 30 people; 13 are still missing.