On Monday night, a wildfire named the Franklin Fire sparked in Malibu. By Wednesday, it had already ravaged over 3, 893 acres. Celebrities like Cher and Dick Van Dyke were among the thousands evacuated, but it's unclear how many other stars had to flee. The blaze damaged homes, horse farms, and even
A wildfire, known as the Franklin Fire, swept through Malibu, California, prompting evacuation orders for about 20, 000 people, including celebrities like Dick Van Dyke and Cher. Strong Santa Ana winds, gusting up to 40 mph, fanned the flames and pushed them south, even crossing the Pacific Coast Hi
Ever heard of a college basketball team turning from scraps into champs in a single season? Well, Kentucky is making a strong case for it. This year, the Wildcats have a totally new roster, thanks to nine transfer players stepping up. None of last season’s players under John Calipari returned, so co
In the heart of Los Angeles, mountain lions are shifting their schedules to avoid people. A new study found that these big cats, like the famous P-22, are becoming more active at night to steer clear of hikers, bikers, and other recreation enthusiasts. While this strategy helps them coexist with hum
Wheat farmers are facing a tough foe – the ever-evolving leaf rust fungus, Puccinia triticina. This tiny menace is attacking wheat crops globally, pushing scientists to find new ways to protect our crops. Enter the Siberian wild rye, Elymus sibiricus, a robust plant that might just have the secret t
You might not think ozone, which is usually talked about in the context of Earth's protective layer, would affect rainfall and wildfires. But scientists have found a surprising connection in West Siberia. Over the past few decades, changes in summer rainfall have greatly influenced wildfire activity
New England has been bone dry for months. The last time Boston saw more than an inch of rain was way back on June 26. The region has been dealing with a bad drought and lots of wildfires. But guess what? A storm is on its way to bring some much-needed rain. This storm will hit New England early on
Wildfires are becoming more frequent due to climate change. A research team in Western Canada studied reports from 2015 to 2020, focusing on the speed of wildfire detection. They discovered that even if we report fires an hour earlier, the cost reduction for firefighting is minimal, around 0. 25%. T
New Jersey is having a tough time with water. The governor just announced a drought warning because the state is going through one of the driest periods in almost 120 years. This is causing a big increase in wildfires, with firefighters responding to over 500 more blazes this year compared to last y
Over the weekend, a small fire ignited in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. This 2-acre blaze needed around 100 firefighters and warned residents to stay away. Simultaneously, the Jennings Creek wildfire in New Jersey burned thousands of acres, causing smoke to drift across New York City and tragically claim
