Science

Firefighting gear manufacturers seek dismissal of Montana PFAS suit
The case is one of five filed in federal courts across the country.

Cleanup underway as death toll from China floods hits 39
The Guigang Zoo asked for help to find at least 100 animals that escaped after their enclosures were damaged, including alpacas, miniature pigs and zebras.

Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die
The WHO's figures for Congo show the outbreak there has a case fatality rate of 34%.

Climate change could redraw California wine country maps
Researchers warn climate change could reduce wine production in California's iconic wine regions, including Napa and Sonoma, while counties such as Mendocino and Monterey may become better suited for vineyards by the end of the century.

Northern leopard frogs find new home in Arizona rim country
Though not listed as endangered, northern leopard frogs have disappeared from most of their historical habitats in Arizona since the 1960s, facing invasive species, long-term drought and a deadly fungus.

Prepared not scared. Dedicated volunteers in Nashville relay calm, straight-talk info during storms
The initiative has evolved over more than a decade from its origins as a Twitter feed and blog.

How air pollution may affect fertility
The study linked common outdoor pollutants to changes in genes involved in sperm development.

Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike
Officials have yet to identify the outbreak’s patient zero and still need to trace possibly tens of thousands of people who have come in contact with infected individuals.




