Recent scientific discoveries and environmental updates include Venezuela's earthquake aftermath, a new exoplanet, a global fungal network map, innovative firefighting tech, and more.
A Hong Kong resident found a rat in her blender, highlighting the city's growing rodent problem. Despite a 323% increase in caught rodents over a decade, authorities claim their AI-assisted containment strategy is effective, a claim experts and residents question.
The World Bank estimates that powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in late June caused $19.6 billion in physical damage, with residential buildings, infrastructure, and non-residential buildings most affected. The disaster killed 5,000, injured 17,000, and left 18,000 homeless, exacerbating pre-existing economic hardship and poverty.
The World Bank Group estimates the June 24 Venezuela earthquakes caused $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, primarily to residential buildings. A GRADE assessment highlights the need for timely, resilient reconstruction to aid economic recovery, with the pace of rebuilding being paramount.
At least six people died and 21 were injured after two earthquakes (magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7) hit Peru's Chupaca province, Junín region, destroying 48 homes and affecting 300 residents. Emergency teams are clearing rubble amid fears of more trapped victims.
At least six people died and 21 were injured after two earthquakes, measuring magnitudes 5.1 and 3.7, struck Peru's Chupaca province in the Junin region. The quakes destroyed 48 homes and damaged 18, affecting around 300 residents who are now receiving tents.
Magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 earthquakes struck Peru's Junin region, killing at least five people and injuring 21. The quakes destroyed 48 homes, displaced 300, and prompted rescue efforts, with president-elect Keiko Fujimori expressing condolences.
Two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24 have resulted in 5,069 deaths, with over 20,000 displaced. International aid, including $346 million from the IMF and $300 million from the US, is being utilized for relief and reconstruction.
Venezuela plans temporary accommodation for earthquake victims, with over 19,000 displaced. The government is seeking to release gold reserves and IMF funds for reconstruction efforts.
Venezuela plans temporary accommodation for thousands displaced by recent earthquakes, with the death toll at 4,333. President Jorge Rodriguez announced the plan, while interim President Delcy Rodriguez requested the Bank of England release gold reserves and the IMF release emergency funds for reconstruction.
Master carpenters in Japan use a 1,000-year-old woodworking technique called kigumi to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method involves precisely carved wooden joints that fit together like puzzle pieces, offering structural advantages against earthquakes and humidity.
Japanese master carpenters use the ancient kigumi woodworking technique, involving precisely carved wooden joints, to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method offers practical advantages, enhancing structural integrity against earthquakes and weather, and promoting sustainability.
The World Health Organization's Americas branch warns that disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, and lack of clean water pose the greatest health risks to over 17,900 survivors of Venezuela's earthquakes. Disruptions to medical care and overcrowded shelters exacerbate these dangers.
Venezuela's earthquake death toll has climbed to 3,889, with over 16,700 injured and 17,900 displaced. Health officials warn of increased disease risk due to poor sanitation and limited medical access in shelters. The UN has appealed for $300 million in aid.
Two weeks after powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, thousands of families continue to search for missing loved ones amidst vast rubble. With an official death toll rising and many unaccounted for, some families are conducting their own searches, facing overwhelming grief and a lack of government assistance.
Venezuela's recent twin earthquakes, classified as a rare 'seismic doublet', have significantly reshaped the Earth's crust, as revealed by new satellite imagery. This phenomenon occurs when stress is transferred between parts of a fault, leading to closely successive quakes.
Satellite images and maps show the extent of destruction caused by Venezuela's recent twin earthquakes, aiding rescue operations in locating potential survivors.
Over 3,500 people have died and nearly 18,000 are unhoused following twin earthquakes in Venezuela. Thousands injured, with a growing health crisis feared due to lack of clean water and overwhelmed healthcare.
Over 3,500 lives lost and thousands homeless in Venezuela following twin earthquakes. Nearly 18,000 still lack shelter, with 16,740 injured. UN aid operations are increasing amid government criticism.
Volunteer Venezuelan "moles" are tirelessly digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings in La Guaira, Venezuela, more than a week after powerful earthquakes killed over 3,300 people, hoping to find survivors and offer closure to grieving families amid criticism of the government's response.
Researchers identified the source of mysterious repeating radio signals from space. A global map of the fungal network supporting plant life and climate regulation was created. The Euclid space telescope captured a detailed image of the Milky Way's center. A new fossil axolotl species was found in Mexico. Earthquakes in Mexico, Norway, and Venezuela were documented, with seismic activity linked to sports victories and seismic doublets. Satellite imagery revealed the impact of Venezuelan earthquakes and how space lasers can track crustal shifts.
A 12-year-old girl, Fabiana, was rescued alive after being trapped for 32 hours in rubble following a powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Venezuela. Her mother, Karina Blanco, endured immense distress searching for her daughter amidst the devastation.
A 12-year-old girl, Fabiana, survived for 32 hours trapped in the rubble of her collapsed apartment building after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. Her mother, Karina Blanco, faced despair and hope during the rescue, which was ultimately aided by a volunteer named Viktor.
Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, stated there will be no social unrest following twin earthquakes that killed over 3,300 people and left thousands missing. The disaster, one of Latin America's worst, caused widespread destruction, leaving over 17,000 homeless and an estimated $6.7 billion in damages.
