Northern Arizona News Water advisory issued for Lake Powell ahead of holiday after toxins detected abc15.com staff
LAKE POWELL, AZ — Toxins detected in Lake Powell have led National Park Service officials to issue a Water Advisory for the lake ahead of the holiday weekend. The toxins, according to officials, are produced by certain types of algae blooms and can be harmful to humans and animals. Boaters on the lake are urged […]
Sam Neill’s Rare Lymphoma
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill was recently interviewed by The Guardian in advance of the release of his memoir, Did I Ever Tell You? Originally planned as a glimpse into his career, his life as a celebrity, and his farm in New Zealand, the book takes a dark turn in chapter 1: “The thing is, […]
Artificial hail for more accurate weather forecasts
When the low-pressure system dubbed Bernd decided to park itself over part of Central Europe in the summer of 2021, the hazards associated with excessive rainfall events were made dramatically apparent in the form of the resultant catastrophic flooding. Weather records show that extreme natural occurrences such as drought, but also heavy rainfall and hail […]
Study of algae in Acadia National Park lakes shows recovery from acidification
Acadia National Park is known for its beautiful lakes — and they can tell scientists a lot about the health of the environment. New research shows that regulations to reduce human-caused sulfur in the atmosphere have made a difference for lakes in Acadia National Park, though climate change may slow that recovery. Research from the […]
If You See Me In A Tank Top, Please Don’t Ask Me Where I Got My Scars
Warning: This essay includes descriptions of self-harm. Post-vaccination, I met up with a friend in a park. True to Austin weather, it was hot and humid. Sweat dripped down my back. As we chatted, I noticed my friend staring at my left arm at the scars that begin at my wrist and continue up to […]