Explosion at Yellowstone may have formed new geyser: here's how

The explosion at Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin area in July is not as uncommon as you may think as one expert weighs in on if the incident possibly formed a geyser.

Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast

Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.

From orbit, NASA maps streets where extreme heat will burn you in seconds

NASA is using data from the space station to map out the hottest streets in one major city, where touching pavement could lead to burns in minutes or even seconds.

Harmful algae blooms in Great Lakes could increase this summer, NOAA warns

NOAA is closely monitoring the Great Lakes this summer for potential increases in harmful algae that could have economic impacts and affect ecosystems.

Volusia County implements natural mosquito control using fish

Volusia County has introduced a unique, natural method to combat the mosquito population by utilizing fish that consume mosquito larvae. This initiative is part of the county's "Integrated Pesk Management Program."

New trails open to explore popular Seminole County park

Two new trails have opened at Lake Mills Park in Chuluota, offering visitors scenic walks through wooded areas and over a stream that feeds into a lake.

Flagler County launches long-awaited beach renourishment project

Flagler County broke ground today on a long-anticipated beach renourishment project, after more than a decade of efforts.

Beware of bacteria, amoebas in water before you jump in this summer

Increased traffic at ponds, lakes and rivers requires extra attention be paid to harmful bacterias. Here’s what to know about the most common concerns.

Worry over being 'disgusting' drives us to do too much laundry, study says

"There is a conflict between the desire to reduce one's washing to save the environment and the fear of being perceived as a disgusting person with unclean clothes," the author said.

Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn

The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.

Texas city tops list of dirtiest in the nation, study says

A recent survey named the "dirtiest" city in the U.S., and earning the top spot this year is none other than Houston, taking the crown from last year's dirtiest, Newark, New Jersey.

Flagler County discusses increasing taxes to fund beach nourishment

Flagler County beaches need maintenance now and for the years to come, but commissioners must find a way to pay for them. One proposal is to have county residents foot the bill through a county-wide tax.

The Woodlands students win $50,000 for microplastics filtration system

Two high school students from The Woodlands, Texas, were awarded a $50,000 prize at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair for creating an ultrasonic filtration system to remove microplastics from water.

How AI can help (and hurt) climate change

Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.