Before the World Wars, the Declaration of Independence, Columbus’ voyage to America, the Magna Carta and the First Crusade, there was Methuselah. An old-growth redwood sprouting circa 217 A.D., ...

In 2020, around 80% of the Christmas trees at Crest Ranch Tree Farm burned in the CZU Complex Fire, a devastating California wildfire that ripped through the Santa Cruz Mountains for nearly 40 days.

Scientists have detected what they believe to be lightning on Mars by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover. The crackling of electrical discharges was captured by a ...

Mini-lightning strikes created by whirling dust devils on Mars have been detected accidentally by the microphone on board the Perseverance rover. The chance discovery is direct evidence of a form of ...

HONG KONG — A major fire tore through multiple high-rise towers at a housing complex in Hong Kong on Wednesday, killing dozens of people, the city's chief executive, John Lee, said, with 279 people ...

Beth Stephens and Annie Sprinkle want to change your view of the climate crisis with their new documentary, Playing with Fire: An Ecosexual Emergency, screening at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art.

The Perseverance rover picked up audio evidence of electric discharges in the red planet’s atmosphere. By Kenneth Chang It is shocking but not surprising. Lightning crackles on Mars, scientists ...

Tonje Switzer (right) received the Green Heart award in October, an honor named for Mountain Community Resources’ late founder, Mary Hammer. UC Santa Cruz alumna and Executive Director of the Santa ...

A four-alarm fire at Novelis’ aluminum plant, the third in two months, has intensified pressure on Ford’s F-Series and SUV production as supply issues escalate. Initial dispatch reports indicated the ...

Because no one should discuss modern-day politics while giving thanks. By Tony Maglio Once in a generation, a television series comes along that can serve a greater good. All in the Family raised ...

PLANO, Texas — The Plano Fire Department responded to several house fires early Thursday morning, officials said. They believe lightning was the cause. In a social media post Thursday, the Plano Fire ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tuesday night, at approximately 7:08 p.m., the Louisville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2800 block of Riedling Drive. Louisville fire officials said ...