Author: Carmon Reidy
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NOAA Forecast Puts Northern Lights Within Reach of Nine U.S. States Thursday, With Brighter Motion Possible Under a Kp Index of Four
The aurora may be visible along the northern border, though NOAA is not forecasting the…
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Colorado Reports 6,129 Bear Sightings and Conflicts as Aspen Attack, Steamboat Springs Home Intrusion and Other Incidents Mark a Record Year
Wildlife officials say late-summer food stress and easy access to trash are helping push bear…
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CDC Data Show Candida Auris Cases Detected in 27 States as California, Texas and Tennessee Report the Largest Counts Through Late July
The fungus remains a concern mainly in healthcare settings, where it can spread among vulnerable…
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National Parks Across the United States Stay Busy This Summer as Crowds, Deferred Maintenance and Staffing Losses Strain Trails, Buildings and Visitor Experience
Strong summer visitation is filling parks again, but managers are still dealing with crowding, aging…
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NASA Calls Off Swift Observatory Rescue Mission After LINK Spacecraft Hit Altitude Control Trouble, Ending Bid to Lift Telescope Higher in Orbit
The agency says the first attempt to raise Swift’s orbit failed, though LINK will still…
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Black Bear Scratches Man Outside an Eagle Vail Apartment Complex as Colorado Officials Report a High Number of Encounters During Drought and Late Summer Feeding Season
Wildlife officers say dry conditions and seasonal food seeking are pushing bears into more neighborhoods…
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Wildlife Crossings Across the United States Are Reconnecting Habitats and Cutting Roadside Collisions as Agencies Back More Fencing, Overpasses, and Underpasses
Transportation planners and conservation groups say well-placed crossings can reduce animal deaths, protect drivers, and…