Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
Incandescent light bulb ban goes into effect this month: Here's what you need to know
A nationwide ban on incandescent light bulbs goes into effect on Aug. 1, 2023, which means if they’re made or sold by a retailer, that business could be fined up to $542 per bulb.
A nationwide ban on incandescent light bulbs goes into effect on Aug. 1, 2023, which means if they’re made or sold by a retailer, that business could be fined up to $542 per bulb.
'Tyre Extinguishers' target Royal Oak man: ‘They put lentil beans in the stems’
A group of 'eco-activists' deflated four tires on a GMC truck in Royal Oak by putting lentil beans in the valve stems.
A group of 'eco-activists' deflated four tires on a GMC truck in Royal Oak by putting lentil beans in the valve stems.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Stop building giant rock cairns, Yosemite Park Rangers warn visitors
Yosemite National Park has an urgent message for visitors - please stop building cairns. If you see them, destroy them!
Yosemite National Park has an urgent message for visitors - please stop building cairns. If you see them, destroy them!
DTE raises solar cap on net metering program to 6%
A shuttered coal plant, more transparency in its political spending, and plans for 15,000 megawatts of renewable energy - there were several updates in DTE's latest blueprint for energy production.
A shuttered coal plant, more transparency in its political spending, and plans for 15,000 megawatts of renewable energy - there were several updates in DTE's latest blueprint for energy production.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
Northern Michigan jack pine the target of budworm caterpillar
The well-known tree is a staple of the Great Lakes region. And if you make any trips up north, you may notice them sagging with reddish brown needles.
The well-known tree is a staple of the Great Lakes region. And if you make any trips up north, you may notice them sagging with reddish brown needles.
The Anthropocene: Scientists say this lake marks the start of a new geologic epoch
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Detroit entrepreneur's new app JustAir tracks air quality, sends updates with health advice
Air quality issues will only continue and after multiple rounds of wildfire smoke enveloped Detroit this summer, Darren Riley says the need for better data that's more accessible is badly needed.
Air quality issues will only continue and after multiple rounds of wildfire smoke enveloped Detroit this summer, Darren Riley says the need for better data that's more accessible is badly needed.
Watch: Freaky slime mold pulsates as spores spread in Alaska national park
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Northern Lights viewable in Michigan this week
Michigan and 16 other states will get a chance to see the aurora borealis this week.
Michigan and 16 other states will get a chance to see the aurora borealis this week.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
The world just experienced the hottest day on record, scientists say
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
The planet’s temperature spiked on Tuesday to its hottest day in at least 44 years and likely much longer.
Ohio researchers develop new breed of honeybees to fight parasites
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Central State University's breeding program aims to create worker bees with smaller mandibles known as 'Ohio Mite Biters.'
Baby peregrine falcon that nested on Wayne State tower to be released
Ben the falcon actually left the nest prematurely and ended up in raptor rehab a few weeks ago. He'll be released into the wild today.
Ben the falcon actually left the nest prematurely and ended up in raptor rehab a few weeks ago. He'll be released into the wild today.
See foam in the water? Michigan health department wants you to avoid it
With the summer season kicking into gear, so will a higher chance of people coming into contact with foam - and the potential forever chemicals hiding in it.
With the summer season kicking into gear, so will a higher chance of people coming into contact with foam - and the potential forever chemicals hiding in it.
Ford house receives historic $7M grant to restore Ford Cove Shoreline Habitat
Along with improving the Lake St. Clair shoreline, it will also build resilience against erosion and extreme weather.
Along with improving the Lake St. Clair shoreline, it will also build resilience against erosion and extreme weather.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.