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Deep-sea mission uncovers 31 new species

Deep-sea mission uncovers 31 new species

By Dean Murray A deep-sea exploration team has discovered 31 otherworldly new species. The finds include transparent creatures with "glittering" hair and a crustacean that lives inside the see-through body of another sea dweller. The international team onboard Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel Falkor (too)

Rivers may see more frequent floods and droughts due to climate change

Rivers may see more frequent floods and droughts due to climate change

By Stephen Beech British rivers may see more frequent floods and droughts due to climate "whiplash," say scientists. Global warming could push U.K. waterways to dangerous extremes — a phenomenon known as "hydroclimatic whiplash" which will see more rapid swings between wet and dry conditions, according

Missoula river access project reshapes Clark Fork trails

Missoula, Mont. — New access points along the Clark Fork River in Missoula have given river trails a new look thanks to a project more than a decade in the making. Missoula Parks and Recreation said the work focused on building durable river access while protecting the riverbank and restoring habitat.

The most extreme temperature ever recorded in every US state, based on data

The most extreme temperature ever recorded in every US state, based on data

Most extreme temperatures in the history of every state In January 2026, the World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2025 was among the hottest years on record. Of course, that's not particularly surprising, considering the last 11 years have all made the list of the top 11 warmest years recorded.

Bringing Bozeman Creek into the light: The city’s namesake creek is subject to a network of tunnels and culverts below downtown

Bringing Bozeman Creek into the light: The city’s namesake creek is subject to a network of tunnels and culverts below downtown

A band of citizens looking to revitalize the future of Bozeman Creek as it runs through the city’s downtown first looked to the past. In the 1860s, the settlement of Bozeman, renowned for its fertile soil and ample wildlife, served as a supply hub for gold prospectors. Born in

Weather photo competition launch features 360-rainbow, UFO-style cloud

Weather photo competition launch features 360-rainbow, UFO-style cloud

By Dean Murray Shots of a circular rainbow, a Texas storm and a UFO-style cloud feature in a call for entries to a top weather photo contest. A range of winning images from last year has been showcased by the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) for the prestigious Weather Photographer

Icebergs putting oceans at risk by carrying debris: study

Icebergs putting oceans at risk by carrying debris: study

By Stephen Beech More icebergs are carrying huge loads of rock and other debris deep into the ocean, reveals new research. The trend is not only a "considerable risk" to shipping but is also reshaping deep-sea habitats, say scientists. Their findings show that the number of icebergs