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Vintage Fridays: BBQ and Fourth of July decor for your party

Old school charm is the perfect way to go when celebrating the history of the USA. [...]

Vintage Fridays: BBQ and Fourth of July decor for your party

Old school charm is the perfect way to go when celebrating the history of the USA. [...]

World earthquake map captures every rumble since 1898

The map shows 203,186 earthquakes of magnitude 4.0 or greater up to 2003. [...]

Crazy-looking caterpillars to avoid, cool waterfalls and more in the week in review

Plus, how you can help an anxious dog make it through the very noisy holiday that’s just around the corner. This and more in our roundup of offbeat environmental news. [...]

Air Force launches spy satellite for secret mission

The delay was pushed back from an expected June 28 launch due to weather delays from Tropical Storm Debby. [...]

Air pollution from wildfires mapped by NASA

The instrument on the satellite measures aerosols by analyzing the amount of light scattered and reflected by the atmosphere. [...]

Happy 100th birthday, David Brower

Born a century ago on July 1, Brower is still widely considered a pioneer of environmental activism. Here’s a look at some of his lasting legacies. [...]

Space station science is at a crossroads, NASA says

The International Space Station now has Earth-compatible power outlets and WiFi to make it easier for Earth-bound researchers to design experiments. [...]

7 tips for Lightning Safety Awareness Week

Summer is the peak season for lightning strikes in North America, but a little caution and common sense can help you stay safe year-round. [...]

Hundreds evacuated as deadly storms flood Britain

Parts of central England were pelted with just under one inch of rain in one hour on — a third of the average rainfall for the whole month of June. [...]