Snakebite lands vacationer in intensive care for four days
The blunt-nosed viper bit the woman while she was about to step onto a meditation platform at her hotel, causing immediate pain.
'Unusual' Beaver deaths from tick-borne disease
Although the disease is known to kill rodents, this case was especially unusual as many beavers were found dead within a short space of time.
The West has a new way to save water
Building solar panels over canals in California could spread to other areas if it effectively saves water, professor tells Newsweek
NASA images show Death Valley's fleeting lake as depth revealed
The lake, named Lake Manly, became deep enough for kayaking earlier this year following extremely heavy rainfall in California.
US winter river hazards revealed by satellite
Open water zones can be highly dangerous, but new technology will mean researchers can create hazard maps of their whereabouts.
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'Killer Cold Events' on the rise
Cold events in the oceans have increased over the past 30 years, a study found, and it is severely affecting species like sharks.
Yosemite Falls surging and "only getting bigger"
"Yosemite Falls has been making quite a splash lately in a display that should only be getting bigger," the National Park said in an update.
Fool's gold may be valuable after all after 'unheard of' discovery
Scientists found an abundance of lithium in fool's gold—a new source of the much sought-after element which is used in batteries.
San Andreas may be getting ready for an earthquake, say seismologists
Despite no solid signs of an earthquake, scientists predict that understated signals could indicate one will occur soon.
Horror as Wolfdog pack terrorizing California neighborhood kills pet
The pack has been running rampant near Shingletown for months, even killing someone's beloved pet in their own driveway.
Mystery over why cat spray smells so bad finally solved
Scientists have never been sure why urine sprayed by a cat smells so much worse than normal urine—until now.
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Bird population faces "long-term consequences" from everyday chemicals
Researchers found high concentrations of the chemicals in falcon eggs despite certain products being phased out from the market.
Dogs miss things when focused on getting treats
A new study found that dogs experience "inattentional blindness" similar to humans, when they are highly fixated on a task.
Dancing bears rescued from 'deeply concerning' trade
Several bears were recently rescued and found with pierced muzzles and broken teeth.
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California's Lake Shasta set to fill completely
California's largest reservoir has risen by about 19 feet since the beginning of March alone after high rainfall.
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Great Barrier Reef update on "extremely worrying" heatwaves
If the global climate continues to warm, above 3°C pre-industrial levels, this cooling barrier could disappear meaning even more mass bleaching.
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Oceans send "forever chemicals" back to land
Researchers found that the chemicals actually reemit back into the air when large ocean waves crash.
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Warning issued for 80 percent of bird species
Species that are most under threat are less able to cope with the pressures of human-dominated environments, a study shows.
Why fans don't help during extreme heat waves
Turns out fans are effectively useless in extremely hot heatwaves that are becoming more commonplace because of climate change.
Warning issued over orca extinction
Study raises alarm over rapid decline of the Southern Resident killer whale population.
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California snowpack makes unprecedented comeback
In April, snowpack levels measured 110 percent of normal. At the beginning of January, the levels measured 28 percent of normal.
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Winter weather changes hit West Coast
Researchers initiated a new study to understand these changing weather patterns that appear to be becoming more extreme.
Warning over 'increasing' suicides among US college athletes
Suicide was the second most likely cause of death following accidents, the study found .
Junk Food Warning Issued to Lonely People
The study found that a small group of women who felt lonely had higher cravings for sugary foods.
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Why terrorism is on the move
A new study has found that climate change is causing a shift in the locations of attacks.
"Cold and significant" storm warming for Yosemite
The weather front is set to cause a sharp drop in temperatures, with more snow expected to settle in the Sierra Nevada.
Thousands of salmon die in road crash
The accident in Oregon killed 25,529 of the fish, but about 77,000 made it into a creek.
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California Lake may spill for first time in 25 years
Lake Casitas in Ventura County is at 96.2 percent capacity and could spill over for the first time since 1998.
More Than 100 Dolphins Found Dead on Russian Coast
Many of the dead mammals have "obvious signs" of bycatch, when they are harmed after becoming tangled in fishing nets
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California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January
Atmospheric science student Colin McCarthy said this is "an unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era."