Record US drought sparks worries about fires, water supply and food prices

by News Feed Editor | Apr 18, 2026 | Science

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it’s a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and western water issues.More than 61% of the Lower 48 states is in...

The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here’s how to spot it

by News Feed Editor | Apr 18, 2026 | Science

NEW YORK (AP) — This year’s Lyrid meteor shower is getting a boost thanks to a dim crescent moon. Skywatchers could see 10 to 20 shooting stars per hour soar across the spring sky, according to NASA, when the fiery display peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday...

Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Science

WASHINGTON (AP) — Burning time for North American wildfires is going into overtime. Flames are lasting later into the night and starting earlier in the morning because human-caused climate change is extending the hotter and drier conditions that feed fires, a new...

I’ve fired one of America’s most powerful lasers – here’s what a shot day looks like

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Science

If you walk across the open yard in front of the Physics, Math and Astronomy building at the University of Texas at Austin, you’ll see a 17-story tower and a huge L-shaped building. What you won’t see is what’s underneath you. Two floors below ground, behind heavy...

Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans’ early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Science

Teeth are like tiny biological time capsules. They tell stories about ancient diets and environments long after their owners have died and landscapes have changed.After bones break down, tooth enamel stays hard and unchanged, even in fossilized teeth that have been...

Ancient cave, hippo bones found under castle: “Once-in-a-lifetime discovery”

by News Feed Editor | Apr 17, 2026 | Science

Researchers find oldest Homo sapien remains yet 01:31A prehistoric hidden cave and hippo bones found beneath a Welsh castle could transform understanding of ancient life in Britain, researchers said Thursday, calling the site a “once-in-a-lifetime...