Scientists make progress on poison ivy vaccine, report says
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
According to Scientific American, scientists at the University of Mississippi and Hapten Sciences are "proceeding with a compound called PDC-APB" to be injected once every year or two to prevent the poison plant's effects.
McDonald's plans to phase out plastic toys in Happy Meals
McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.
McDonald’s plans to “drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys worldwide by 2025.
Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
'Code red for humanity': UN climate change report warns of 'unprecedented' impacts
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
A U.N. report said Earth’s climate is getting so hot that temperatures will probably blow past a level of warming that leaders have sought to prevent.
Road closures continue after Silver Spring water main break
Expect construction throughout the day.
Expect construction throughout the day.
DC lifts boil water advisory for Northeast residents
The boil water advisory had been effect since Thursday
The boil water advisory had been effect since Thursday
Greenland ice melting event could cover Florida in 2 inches of water
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
This data comes as melting rates across the world, including Greenland, have accelerated in recent decades.
Satellite video shows smoke from western wildfires blowing across US
Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.
Video from space shows smoke from wildfires burning in the western U.S. blowing across the country, reaching as far as New York.
Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.
Fire burns in Gulf of Mexico after pipeline leak
Mexican state-owned oil company Petróleos Mexicanos said the fire was extinguished on Friday morning.
Mexican state-owned oil company Petróleos Mexicanos said the fire was extinguished on Friday morning.
Earth trapping ‘unprecedented’ amount of heat, NASA, NOAA study says
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
NASA and the NOAA have compiled data showing an “unprecedented” amount of heat is being trapped in Earth’s atmosphere, doubling since 2005.
Heat wave 2021: Dangerous temperatures, drought impact western US
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
A dangerous heat wave continues to impact the western United States, placing much of the region in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Summer solstice 2021: Why it’s the start of season, longest day of year
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
The first day of summer is on Sunday, June 20. But what is the summer solstice, why is it the longest day of the year and how is it celebrated? Here are some facts about the significant day.
Rope tornado stretches across sky in Canada
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Footage filmed by Neil and Danae Serfas on June 15 showed the tornado whipping up a massive cloud of dust and dirt on farmland in D’Arcy, Saskatchewan.
Climate change responsible for more than a third of global heat deaths, study says
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
A new study has calculated that more than one-third of global heat deaths can directly be attributed to human-caused climate change.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
Cicadas Map 2021: Brood X emerges in DC, Maryland and Virginia
A map of Brood X cicadas set to emerge for the first time in 17 years.
A map of Brood X cicadas set to emerge for the first time in 17 years.
Brood X: Myth that cicadas increase copperhead sightings debunked
The myth that the emergence of the Brood X cicadas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia causes an increase in copperhead sightings has been debunked by FOX 5.
The myth that the emergence of the Brood X cicadas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia causes an increase in copperhead sightings has been debunked by FOX 5.
US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.