Satellite images show the devastation from Spain's deadly floods
The images show a devastating transformation of eastern Spain, where at least 205 people have been killed by flash floods.
Environment
Hundreds are dead in Spain's floods. Scientists see a connection to climate change
Hundreds are dead after torrential rains devastated Spain’s east. Climate scientists say a hotter planet makes deadly events like it more likely.
A hunter in Alaska is found dead after being mauled by a bear
The 50-year-old had been reported overdue from a deer hunting trip. At least 30,000 brown bears are estimated to be in Alaska and mainly live along the southern coast.
How parrot plumage gets its dazzling reds and yellows
Parrots are unique among birds in how they produce the pigmentation that makes their vibrant feathering. It turns out a single enzyme calibrates the reds and yellows of a parrot’s brilliance.
Unprecedented flooding in Spain kills at least 158 people
Crews in Spain searched for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as people tried to salvage what they could from homes following monstrous flash floods.
Bird flu has been found in a pig for the first time in the U.S.
The discovery of an infected pig at a backyard farm in Oregon raises concerns about bird flu's potential to become a human threat.
Carolina Curious: How did mule teams provide relief to flood victims in the aftermath of Helene?
A WFDD listener was curious about how mules were able to help deliver aid to victims following Helene. In the latest installment of Carolina Curious, WFDD's DJ Simmons spoke with the owner of a ranch whose organization provided relief in the weeks following the storm.
Dark skies advocates seek celestial views away from human-made lights
Daniel Caton is part of a movement that seeks to educate people about the downsides of light pollution and preserve places where the stars, planets and other phenomena of space can be seen by the naked eye.
Central Asia’s Ticking Time Bomb: Water
The Aral Sea has nearly disappeared over the last 60 years. Now, its source rivers are depleting.
In a secret location in New Jersey, a turtle whisperer cares for trafficked animals
In an undisclosed New Jersey location, there's a sanctuary for turtles intercepted in the process of being trafficked, and a man devoted to his charges.