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On Wednesday, June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela in rapid succession, causing widespread devastation, killing at least 164 people, and injuring hundreds more. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez publicly reported the casualty figures in a televised address on June 25, with the toll expected to rise due to ongoing
Philippine Volcano Mayon Spews Lava, Tens of Thousands Evacuated From Surrounding Area
On Jun. 11, the Philippines’ most popular volcano, Mayon — located in the country’s northeast — was spotted...
The Fascinating Process Behind the Beauty of Natural Fibers (Part V): Hemp
Hemp has been valued for its strength and versatility since prehistoric times. Shrouded in controversy...
Conservationists and Lobstermen Clash Over ‘Ropeless’ Lobster Fishing
A new technology that enables lobster harvesters to fish with minimal rope usage is generating excitement...
Attract Dragonflies With Native Plants and Say ‘Adios’ to Mosquitos
Dragonflies may be bedazzling beauties of infinite fascination for the dreamers, but they also have a...
Rate of Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest Falls in April
After several rises in the rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, Brazil saw a significant drop...
Boiling Seawater Gushing Out of Oregon Coast Fault Line Intrigues Researchers Studying Cascadia Subduction
An uncharacteristically large volume of hot, mineral-rich seawater is boiling up from the boundary of...
Plastic Recycling Releases Massive Amounts of Microplastics Into the Environment, Study Reveals
A study, conducted at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has found that wastewater from a state-of-the-art...
Survivors of Cyclone Mocha Struggle as Aid Comes Too Slow
After Cyclone Mocha raged through Myanmar’s Rakhine state, possibly killing hundreds, survivors have...
As Wildfires Rage in Canada Air Quality Plummets For Millions, Thousands Evacuated
With nearly 100 wildfires burning across the Canadian province of Alberta, air quality has plummeted...