Living shorelines in Maine show mixed success
The Independentby Abi Brissett25 Aug 2026
For years, Maine residents and visitors alike have flocked to Popham Beach in Phippsburg expecting to see a variety of shells, seabirds and rock outcroppings.
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top 78%Jolly's Mill Pond in Williamsburg
Atlas Obscuraby Sam O'Brien25 Aug 2026
About On a quiet stretch of water just outside Williamsburg, recipes, archives, and heirloom crops are revealing stories that conventional history has overlooked.
Report fails to set distance between waste-to-energy plants and homes
ABC News Australiaby Margaret Paul25 Aug 2026
In short: A parliamentary inquiry has recommended tougher regulations for waste-to-energy facilities, including real-time monitoring of emissions.
8 useful things you can plug into your car’s 12V outlet
How-To Geekby Tyler Dupont25 Aug 2026
Your car's 12V outlet is probably one of its most overlooked features. While many drivers only use it for an old-fashioned cigarette lighter or a phone charger, it can power a surprisingly wide...
Grassland birds are disappearing even from areas designed to protect them
Phys.orgby Michigan State University25 Aug 2026
Grassland birds are disappearing even from areas designed to protect them Even in protected areas, birds are disappearing from America's prairies, and unpredictable weather isn't helping.
Forty forest drought experiments reveal trees show little physiological acclimation
Phys.orgby Chinese Academy25 Aug 2026
Forty forest drought experiments reveal trees show little physiological acclimation Forests support much of the world's biodiversity and play a vital role in regulating Earth's climate, but they...
Deep Sea Scientists Hunting a Shipwreck Accidentally Stumbled Across The Ocean's Own Backrooms
ScienceAlertby Jess Cockerill25 Aug 2026
More than 5,000 feet beneath the surface of the Gulf of Mexico, scientists encountered a truly alien landscape that might just haunt your dreams.
Vulnerability to wildfire smoke is in our genes, thanks to an evolutionary quirk
The Conversation Canadaby Dawn ME Bowdish, Canada Research Chair in Aging & Immunity, McMaster University25 Aug 2026
When the sky becomes orange and hazy from wildfire smoke, modern humans are at greater risk than our earlier ancestors would have been.
‘Temporary accumulation’: Delhi PWD Minister says steps being taken to clear rainwater
The Hinduby Lavpreet Kaur25 Aug 2026
Heavy rain continued to lash the national capital for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, leaving several roads waterlogged and commuters wading through knee- and waist-deep water, even as...
The summer climate change became a scorching reality for Europe
Phys.orgby Delphine PAYSANT25 Aug 2026
The summer climate change became a scorching reality for Europe For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces.
Saman Bird Sanctuary to get tourism boost as UP Cabinet approves land transfer
Hindustan Timesby PTI25 Aug 2026
Saman Bird Sanctuary to get tourism boost as UP Cabinet approves land transfer Lucknow, The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet on Tuesday approved the free transfer of six hectares of Gram Sabha land near Saman...
25 years since the Tampa affair: How 'stop the boats' changed the world
ABC News Australiaby Anna Levy25 Aug 2026
In 2001, Australia was criticised on the world stage for its unprecedented hardline policy on asylum seekers. Twenty-five years later, governments around the world are following suit.
Saskatoon reports new cases of Dutch elm disease with removal planned - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Sean Previl25 Aug 2026
Saskatoon says more cases of Dutch elm disease have been confirmed in the city, with plans underway to remove the infected trees to slow the spread.
New workflow helps ecologists measure how individual animals use their habitat
Phys.orgby Pensoft Publishers25 Aug 2026
New workflow helps ecologists measure how individual animals use their habitat A researcher has developed a new, reproducible workflow that lets ecologists measure, in a standardized way, how...
Wildfires don't just pollute the air, rain may turn its smoke into fertilizer
Phys.orgby Lisa Potter25 Aug 2026
Wildfires don't just pollute the air, rain may turn its smoke into fertilizer Wildfire smoke is usually discussed as an airborne pollutant and a threat to human health.
5 stunning mountain towns to visit in South Africa this spring
The South Africanby Sundeeka Mungroo25 Aug 2026
5 stunning mountain towns to visit in South Africa this spring Looking for a spring getaway? These 5 mountain towns offer some of SA’s best spring scenery, from wildflowers and forests to dramatic...
JK CM Abdullah assures his government would fulfil all promises in next 3 years
ThePrintby PTI25 Aug 2026
Srinagar, Aug 25 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday asserted that his government would fulfil all the promises made to the people in the next three years.
HC directs UP govt to take effective steps over worsening water crisis in Lucknow's 88 villages
ThePrintby PTI25 Aug 2026
Lucknow, Aug 25 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday took serious note of the worsening water crisis in 88 villages of Lucknow and directed the state government to take effective steps with...
'Wonderful to watch': Ursula Mariani charms fans with lemonade-making skills! [video]
The South Africanby Lungile Ntuli25 Aug 2026
‘Wonderful to watch’: Ursula Mariani charms fans with lemonade-making skills! [video] Ursula Mariani, a beloved podcaster and lecturer, charmed her legion of fans with her impressive...
Typhoon Saudel losing strength, CWA reports - Taipei Times
Taipei Times26 Aug 2026
Typhoon Saudel is continuing to weaken and shift its path northward, with a sea warning expected to be issued this evening, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) said yesterday.