Feather in Dinosaur Poop Offers Clues to Bird Survival After Mass Extinction
A 66-million-year-old feather preserved in fossilized dinosaur feces offers new insights into how birds survived the mass extinction event that killed other dinosaurs.
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Research directly attributes 18-20% of Pine Island Glacier's retreat since 1940s to human-driven climate change, with impacts expected to persist for centuries.
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India emerges as major wildlife trafficking hub as exotic animals flood in
Five endangered orangutans found abandoned in eastern India signal the country is becoming a major destination for trafficked exotic animals, with seizures of thousands of species increasing dramatically since 2020.
Crocodile-Infested River Approved as 2032 Olympic Rowing Venue
Brisbane's 2032 Olympics will use the Fitzroy River for rowing and canoeing despite it being home to 500 saltwater crocodiles. Technical assessments confirm the venue meets competition standards, though safety concerns persist.
Climate change 'absolutely' contributed to Nepal-Tibet glacier collapse floods
A study confirms climate change contributed to a glacier collapse that killed over 1,400 people on the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26. Rising temperatures, thinning glaciers, and thawing permafrost created conditions for the disaster.
Atlantic Ocean's Cooling Currents Pose Climate Risk; Observatory Urged
Scientists warn that Atlantic Ocean currents are cooling and potentially destabilizing, with implications for global temperature regulation and food production if major circulation patterns collapse.
Three African wild dog brothers complete continent's longest mammal journey
Three endangered African wild dog brothers completed a record-breaking 2,500-mile journey across Zambia to establish new territory, demonstrating wildlife can survive in human-dominated landscapes if habitat connectivity is preserved.
Climate change increased likelihood of deadly Nepal glacier collapse, analysis shows
Analysis confirms climate change increased likelihood of the deadly glacier and rock collapse in Nepal. Scientists warn similar risks threaten other high-altitude Himalayan regions.
Mercedes-AMG G63 Two-Finish Edition: Australia's priciest G-Wagen at $425k
Mercedes-AMG reveals the G63 Two-Finish Edition, the most expensive G-Wagen ever sold in Australia at $425,327+, with only five examples available featuring exclusive two-tone paint and bespoke interior.
Mercedes-AMG G63 Two-Finish: Ultra-Exclusive Black Edition Lands in Australia
Mercedes-Benz introduces the G63 Two-Finish Edition to Australia with exclusive two-tone black paintwork and hand-finished details. Only five examples will be available at $425,327 each.
Three killed in Navajo Nation flooding as record moisture threatens Southwest
Three people including a child were swept away by floodwaters near Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico early Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and record moisture levels are expected to continue across the Southwest through Thursday.
Forest Structure Trumps Topography in Shaping Plant Diversity in Italian Old-Growth Forests
Research in Pollino National Park reveals that forest structural complexity—large trees, canopy layering, and deadwood diversity—shapes plant communities more than topography alone, underscoring conservation priorities for Mediterranean old-growth ecosystems.
Climate change amplified Nepal's catastrophic glacier collapse that killed 1,400
A glacier and rock collapse in Nepal killed nearly 1,400 people, with scientists confirming climate change destabilized the slope through glacier retreat, permafrost thaw, and extreme heat over decades.
Climate crisis weakened glacier in catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods that killed 1,300+
Scientists found global heating destabilized a glacier in Nepal-Tibet that collapsed in August, triggering devastating floods killing over 1,300 people. The study identifies warming conditions and permafrost thaw as key factors in the rare disaster.
Climate Change Played 'Very Strong' Role in Himalayan Floods, Scientists Find
Scientists attribute human-caused warming as a 'very strong' factor in recent Himalayan floods, with rising temperatures destabilizing permafrost and ice that triggered the collapse.
Texas Abortion Ban Blamed in Pregnant Woman's Death in Lawsuit
A lawsuit claims Texas abortion restrictions created a climate of fear that prevented doctors from ending Tierra Walker's pregnancy, leading to her death.
Seabirds Found With Record Plastic Ingestion, One Bird Containing Nearly 900 Pieces
A seabird was found dead with nearly 900 pieces of plastic in its body, representing record-breaking levels of plastic ingestion in wildlife, highlighting escalating ocean pollution.
Merz fights to retain CDU leadership as far-right AfD gains ground
Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces mounting pressure within his CDU party after electoral defeats to the far-right AfD, with state premiers publicly backing him despite low polling and internal doubts about his leadership.
Merz fights to retain CDU leadership as party hemorrhages support to AfD
Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks CDU party support after the conservative party suffered crushing defeats in state elections, with the AfD gaining ground. Despite doubts about his leadership, no viable successor has emerged within the party.
UE respalda más derechos de emisión gratuitos para industrias intensivas en energía
Los países de la UE respaldan un plan para otorgar más derechos de emisión de CO₂ gratuitos a las industrias intensivas en energía, buscando protegerlas de fugas de carbono y estabilizar el mercado de emisiones.
Nepal Flood Recovery Stalled: Thousands Missing, Bodies Unidentified Weeks Later
Weeks after a devastating flash flood in Nepal's Himalayan region, thousands remain missing and most recovered bodies are still unidentified, hampering recovery and grief closure efforts.
Beyond El Niño: What's Really Keeping Atlantic Hurricanes at Bay
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has seen fewer storms than expected, with El Niño and another atmospheric force combining to suppress storm development and delay seasonal peak activity.
Climate extremes are already draining household incomes and raising living costs
Climate-driven extreme weather is already costing households hundreds annually through higher insurance, taxes, and food prices, while reducing incomes by up to 18% in some regions due to cascading supply chain impacts.
Super El Niño threatens to compound Bangladesh's cascading climate crisis
A record-breaking El Niño event could simultaneously trigger heat, drought, floods, disease, and food insecurity across Bangladesh, testing the country's fragmented disaster response systems and deepening climate debt.
Fourth Florida death from flesh-eating bacteria tied to raw oysters
A fourth Florida resident died from Vibrio vulnificus, a deadly flesh-eating bacteria linked to raw oysters and contaminated seawater. Florida has reported 21 cases in 2026, with officials attributing the surge to hurricane-related flooding.