California fires latest: LA firefighters battle high desert winds forecast for days as 16 confirmed dead
At least 16 people have died due to the fires, according to an update from the Los Angeles Medical Examiner. Eleven deaths were related to the Eaton fire, and five others to the Palisades fire. All ...
Desert Megaproject Threatens World's Best Stargazing
"Light pollution will irreparably impact the capabilities for astronomical observation," the ESO's Xavier Barcons said.
Los Angeles Wildfires Devour Thousands of Homes, Death Toll Rises to 10
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Wildfires menacing Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people and devoured nearly 10,000 structures, ...
Maps: Tracking the Los Angeles Wildfires
The Palisades fire is the largest in the area. It started on Tuesday and had burned nearly 24,000 acres by Sunday morning, ...
These are the plants and animals that will benefit from the designation of largest corridor of federally protected land
Vast forests, desert land and even a volcano are among the landscapes included in what's now the largest corridor of ...
From dirt tracks to digital data: This scientist’s app turns desert natives into wildlife guardians
Indigenous animal trackers use the CyberTracker software, developed by Louis Liebenberg, to help with research and earn a ...
What Are California's Santa Ana Winds?
Santa Ana winds in Southern California are often-fierce winds that topple power lines and trees and can turn a spark into a ...
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5,000 miles of brutal desert racing: Why does the Dakar Rally even exist?
Dakar Rally participants know what they're signing up for: a gruelling two-week ordeal they have no guarantee of completing.
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Desert planets like those in 'Dune' and 'Star Wars' unlikely to host life, NASA says
"Even if a planet is in the habitable zone, if it has too small a water inventory, it transitions to an uninhabitable state." ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Three killed in cross-border attacks as 1,700 of Kyiv’s troops desert army
It comes as Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had launched 300 attack drones and nearly 20 missiles on Ukrainian targets in the first three days of 2025. Most of the drones and ...
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The places that actually want you to visit, from a Spanish island to the Balkans
You can expect a warm welcome in these destinations. Here’s how to see them at their best and most cost-effective ...
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Teenager hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after shooting at Desert Sky Mall in Phoenix
A 12News crew found officers at a scene outside of the Mercado de los Cielos store at Desert Sky Mall. >> Download the 12News app for the latest local breaking news straight to your phone.