The Pacific Ocean is shrinking and making way for America to collide with Asia, study shows
Hundreds of millions of years from now, Earth will look unrecognizable as the globe’s largest ocean vanishes, and researchers say the continent "Amasia" will form from the collision of North America and Asia.
Wildlife agencies finding elevated 'forever chemicals' in deer, fish
The discovery is prompting health advisories in parts of the country where hunting and fishing are ways of life and key pieces of the economy.
UT Austin research could result in EV batteries charging faster, lasting longer
At the federal level, the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act will provide thousands of dollars in incentives for Americans that buy EVs.
Supreme Court back in session Monday with new justice and top cases
Already the court has said it will decide cases on a range of major issues including affirmative action, voting rights and the rights of LGBTQ people.
Lake Marble Falls to be lowered for work on Starcke Dam
The lake levels will be lowered seven feet from Oct. 1 through Dec. 29 to allow for work on Starcke Dam.
Couple who dyed waterfall for gender reveal under investigation
When the pristine waterfall suddenly turned blue, locals — and environmental authorities — were less than impressed.
Homemade solar power to Austin Energy grid increases
Along with the sites already online, Austin Energy has 1,300 solar locations in the works and 100 are currently waiting to be inspected before they can be plugged in.
Pollution from Florida's phosphate mining industry a concern with Hurricane Ian
The polluted leftovers of Florida’s phosphate fertilizer mining industry are at risk for leaks or other contamination when Hurricane Ian comes ashore, environmental groups say.
Boil water notice rescinded for Plum Creek water system in Hays County
The notice was due to a water main break causing a service outage to some customers on the east side of I-35 and affected neighborhoods include Green Pastures, Rolling Hills, Windy Hills, and Dove Hills.
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals, including humans, on Earth -- combined.
Launch of futuristic, floating luxury homes goes sideways
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
1,000-plus water violation warnings issued as pipe repair work steps up
Officials in Leander and Cedar Park are urging residents to follow the new water rules as repair work on a critical intake pipe continues.
Futuristic, ‘floating’ SeaPods will offer eco-friendly aquatic living
Ocean Builders is building both SeaPods, which are for aquatic living, and GreenPods, which are for living on land.
Sticky mess: Aphid droppings causes headaches for Austinites
If you want to root out the problem, experts suggest power washing your trees, if they’re not too big, or buy bags of live ladybugs or other insects that eat aphids.
Water.org, co-founded by actor Matt Damon, announces $1 billion plan for water access
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
Huge 8-foot alligator carries new hatchlings in Oklahoma: video
A video of an 8-foot alligator carrying its new hatchlings to water was recently shared on Facebook.
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard gives away company to combat climate change
Founder Yvon Chouinard said he will put 100% of the company’s voting stock into a trust.
Eiffel Tower to go dark earlier as Paris saves energy
Lights on the Eiffel Tower will soon be turned off more than an hour earlier at night to save electricity, the Paris mayor announced Tuesday, as Russia's war in Ukraine deepens an energy crisis in Europe.