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There’s Way More Lightning in the Arctic Now
Photo: Ariel Schalit (AP) The Northern Lights have some competition. New research shows that lightning in the Arctic tripled over…
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Tornadoes Tear Through Alabama, Shutting Down Amazon Warehouse
Authorities reported several injuries and fatalities in Alabama as tornadoes tore through the Birmingham metro area on Thursday. The storms,…
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The Australian Floods Are Devastating Wildlife
Ducks swim next to a submerged sign in floodwaters in Richmond suburb on March 22, 2021, as Sydney braced for…
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Australia Engulfed by Once-in-a-Century Floods
Residents commute on a boat in a flooded residential area near Windsor, Australia.Photo: Saeed Khan/AFP (Getty Images) The setup up…
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Long-Dormant Volcano in Iceland Awakens in Fiery Eruption
A volcano erupted near Iceland’s capital Reykjavík on Friday, shooting up a fountain of lava that lit the night sky…
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Child’s Death Prompts Peloton Safety Notice About the Tread+
Photo: Ethan Miller (Getty Images) In a letter to members, Peloton’s CEO said a “tragic accident” had occurred involving a…
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Racism and Redlining Can Be Seen ‘in the Flood Data’
Houses are surrounded by flood waters after Hurricane Delta passed through the area on Oct. 10, 2020 near Lake Charles,…
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Officials Warn Aquarium Moss Balls May Spread Zebra Mussel Plague
A man holding a handful of Zebra mussels found near Lake Ontario in CanadaPhoto: Kilian Fichou/AFP (Getty Images) Balls of…
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Uber, Lyft Team up to Expose Drivers Accused of Assault
Photo: Robyn Beck (Getty Images) Ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft are teaming up to make sure creeps who have been…
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Cleanup Costs at the Damaged Arecibo Observatory Could Reach $50 Million
Damage at the dish following the collapse of the 900-ton instrument platform.Image: Ricardo Arduengo/AFP (Getty Images) A new estimate suggests…
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