Notes: In this essay, James Kences recounts the explorations of the Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano (1485 to 1528), who led his expeditions in service of King Francis I of France. As he sailed ...

USFWS Pacific Southwest Region / Flickr THE FIRST FISH were completely marine, originating in the ocean. When coastlines got ...

The ruling eliminates the final legal obstacle to construction of the 145-mile transmission line in western Maine.

The potent storm system will bring “significant, life-threatening flash flooding” starting Wednesday and continuing each day ...

The 12 hour Surface Analysis map shows current weather conditions, including frontal and high/low pressure positions, satellite infrared (IR) cloud cover, and areas of precipitation. A surface ...

The best burgers from coast to coast From coast to coast, burgers are one of America’s favorite foods. But the best burger isn’t always where you’d think to find it. Sometimes, it’s served out of a ...

Sun protection recommended from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High] Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds ...

A trough will start to cross the south Queensland waters from early Thursday, reaching the Central Coast on Friday. A ridge ridge will extend over the south Queensland waters in the wake of the trough ...