Giant pandas can tell a mate from their calls
From BBC Scientists have investigated the calls of giant pandas – and it’s not good news for animals seeking a date. Pandas can identify each other from their sheep-like bleats…
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Flooding expected to worsen in Carolinas after Florence's departure
KINSTON, N.C. (Reuters) - Flooding from rain-swollen rivers was expected to worsen across the Carolinas on Thursday and the next couple of days in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which…
Over 121,000 without power in North Carolina after Florence
(Reuters) - More than 121,000 homes and businesses in North Carolina were still without power on Thursday after Hurricane Florence hit the state’s coast on Sept. 14, according to local…
Hayabusa-2: Japan's rovers ready for touchdown on asteroid
From BBC Japan’s space agency is preparing to deploy two robotic explorers to the surface of an asteroid. On Friday, the Hayabusa-2 spacecraft will despatch a pair of “rovers” to…
Father-Son Duo Turns Ruined Grapes Into Tasty Aid For Napa Fire Victims
From NPR The Cates family has been turning excess wine grapes into raisins as a way to reduce food waste. Since last year’s devastating fires in California’s wine-growing region, they’ve…
Harsh climate: The struggle to track global sea level rise
(Reuters) - A loud rumble jolted climate scientist David Holland just before he went to sleep inside his fiberglass bear-resistant dome, set up next to a frozen fjord in Greenland.…
In U-turn, Exxon, Chevron to join rivals in climate initiative: sources
LONDON (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), Chevron (CVX.N) and Occidental Petroleum (OXY.N) are joining a group of international oil and gas giants in an initiative aimed at curbing carbon emissions…
Vale eyes expansion of Brazil iron ore mine to feed Chinese demand
DALIAN, China (Reuters) - Mining giant Vale is looking at expanding its flagship iron ore project in Brazil, a company official said, hoping to cash in on a growing appetite…
Landslide kills 12 in the Philippines, dozens feared trapped
MANILA (Reuters) - A landslide triggered by heavy rains killed at least 12 people on Thursday in the central Philippines, as security forces and rescue workers raced to uncover dozens…
Flooding expected to worsen as Florence passes through Carolinas
CONWAY, S.C. (Reuters) - Flooding across the Carolinas in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, which has killed 36 people, was expected to worsen over the next couple of days, forecasters…