The breaking news today from Europe is that the current outbreak of serious E. coli infections there represents the third-largest spread of the bacteria within the last decade or so. The BBC reported today that the World Health Organization has identified the latest outbreak as representing a “completely new strain” of the dangerous bacteria. While [...]

For the first time since 2004, the volcano Grimsvotn began erupting on Saturday May 21, 2011. A plume of smoke and ash could be seen for miles as it rose 12 miles into the atmosphere. Immediately, people began remembering the travel nightmare that ensued last year after an ash cloud from an erupting volcano shutdown [...]

With gas prices steadily on the rise, Americans are making some tough choices. These choices are more than just deciding to carpool or to take the bus. With gas prices nearing four dollars per gallon, some people must choose between filling their gas tanks or filling their prescriptions. A recent AP Poll states that 4 [...]

The death toll from last week’s massive tornado in Joplin, Missouri has climbed to 139 as the community struggles to recover from the devastating storm. Officials expect the death toll to rise as rescue crews and volunteers continue the grueling task of sifting through ravaged buildings and homes leveled by the powerful twister. A list [...]

A new report shows earthquakes are more frequent in Alaska than the rest of the United States combined, yet almost every community is woefully unprepared for a major seismic event. The Alaska Seismic Hazards Safety Commission report sheds new light on the dangers and the importance of preparing for a potentially catastrophic quake. The commission [...]

The devastating quake that ravaged Haiti in 2010 became one of the most well documented tragedies of our time. The magnitude 7.0 quake left huge swaths of capital city Port-au-Prince in rubble. The hardships continue today and both the setbacks and triumphs are well documented through some of these truly amazing photos. This collection was [...]

“Where has all the oil gone?” asked the U.S. Government, 103 days into the spill. The BP oil spill was the second largest accidental release of oil into marine waters, which since the initial explosion on April 20, 2010, took an incredible 87 days to stop. Out of the 4.9 million barrels of crude oil [...]

For nearly a year, the steelworkers’ union has been warning the Honeywell Corporation and the general public that the uranium processing plant in Metropolis , IL is a disaster waiting to happen. Honeywell contends that the plant is being run safely; however, their track record at that particular plant is less than stellar. The steelworkers’ [...]

Scientists believe Chile could be due for another devastating earthquake. Last February, a massive magnitude 8.8 quake struck off the Chilean coast, killing hundreds throughout the country. The studies that followed were unprecedented in the world of geo-science, and the outcome is bleak, to say the least. A geophysicist with the national Institute of Geophysics [...]

It has all the qualities of a Hollywood ‘classic’ – A beautiful, successful actress, a young and handsome actor, an endearing storyline based on an acclaimed best-selling book, and an unexpected romance in a uniquely compelling setting. However, the starry-eyed bubble that surrounded the Water for Elephants movie has been abruptly burst, with a dark [...]