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Part of the Perseid meteor shower, seen in Salgotarjan, Hungary, on Aug. 13. Two astronomers predict the Alpha Monocerotids showers will be a more intense showing.

A Rare Meteor Shower May Grace The Skies Thursday

Some scientists predict the Alpha Monocerotids meteor shower will be visible at 11:50 p.m. ET. However, one NASA expert is skeptical of the forecast.

Rescuers look for survivors after a building partially collapsed in Thumane, Albania, after a powerful earthquake struck in the country's western region on Tuesday.

Albania Rocked By 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake, Killing At Least 18

"Significant damage is likely and the disaster is potentially widespread," the United States Geological Survey says.

California Sound System Tries to Keep Whales and Ships Apart

Scientists have installed an underwater sound system they hope will reduce collisions between whales and ships in the Santa Barbara Channel off Southern California. A listening station on the channel floor is able to capture whale calls as far away as 30 miles, the Los Angeles Times reported Friday. That device is connected by cable … Continue reading California Sound System Tries to Keep Whales and Ships Apart →

Leaning into Umami with Anchovies

Anchovies are suddenly everywhere in the Bay Area. This spring, Stuart Brioza and Nicole Krasinski, the duo behind State Bird Provisions, are set to open Bar Anchovy, a cozy oyster bar with a focus on local anchovies just around the corner from their hit restaurant in the Fillmore District. A few weeks ago at MAMA … Continue reading Leaning into Umami with Anchovies →

An information board announces the cancellation of all practice and qualifying sessions scheduled for Saturday for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix because of the approach of Typhoon Hagibis, at Suzuka Circuit in central Japan, on Friday.

Super Typhoon Hagibis Could Be Strongest In Decades To Hit Tokyo

The typhoon could make landfall on the main Japanese island of Honshu on Saturday, hitting the capital with up to 2 feet of rain, storm surge and winds up to 135 mph.

<p>A young resident killer whale chases a chinook salmon in the Salish Sea near San Juan Island, Washington, in September 2017.</p>

Dozens Of Environmental Groups Line Up To Support Endangered Orcas' Recovery

Environmental groups from all over the Pacific Northwest are teaming up and holding habitat restoration events Saturday to support Orca Recovery Day.

A photograph from the semiofficial Tasnim news agency shows the Stena Impero being seized in July near Bandar Abbas, Iran.

British-Flagged Tanker Leaves Iranian Waters After 2 Months Of Detention

The Stena Impero had been detained by Iranian authorities since July over alleged maritime violations. The seizure was in apparent retaliation for the British seizure of an Iranian tanker.

People watch a TV news program showing a file image of a previous missile launch conducted by North Korea at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul. North Korea on Sunday test-launched a ballistic missile that landed in the Sea of Japan, the South Korean, Japanese and U.S. militaries said.

North Korea Launches Missile, Trump Speculates On Russia Response

The launch comes after South Korea's new president had promised to engage in constructive dialogue with Pyongyang. A White House statement highlighted the missile's proximity to Russia.

Diver Swims Alongside A Jellyfish That's As Big As A Human

"It was the size of my body, and it was the best thing I've ever done," says biologist and wildlife host Lizzie Daly.

‘Golden State Plate’ – The Backstory Behind California-Born Food and Drinks

Pricey and Potent Pisco Punch, The Birth of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, The Complex Origin of Fortune Cookies, The Ranch Behind Hidden Valley Ranch

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