It’s spring, and wild turkeys are on the loose in eastern Idaho – East Idaho News

Two wild turkey jakes harass Tom near the Snake River in Idaho, March 2026.

As I crossed the bridge across the South Fork of the Teton River on Tuesday morning, I saw 18 wild turkeys on the sand, soaking in the water. I tried to take pictures, but they all flew over the willows before I could take pictures. My plans quickly changed from swans and sandhill cranes to … Read more

The EU plans to take over Chagos fishing rights after Starmer surrenders

The EU plans to take over Chagos fishing rights after Starmer surrenders

Professor Sala, researcher in residence and executive director of National Geographic Pristine Seas, said: “Based on the aggressive and aggressive behavior of tuna fishing in the Indian Ocean by EU vessels, everyone can suspect that EU industrial fishermen also want to exploit the waters of the Chagos with destructive power. “Opening the Chagos to commercial … Read more

NASA suspends its Moon plan, comet backtracks and other science news

A side-by-side comparison of images of Saturn taken from the Webb Space Telescope and the Hubble Space Telescope.

The first mission of the NASA crew of the Artemis lunar program can begin in a few days, with the launch window to be opened on April 1, and while the preparations continue, the space agency is focusing on its mission to establish a human presence on the moon. NASA has announced major changes to … Read more

This Year’s America’s Wildfires Have Set Records That May Foreshadow a Smoky, Firey Summer – Weather News

This Year's America's Wildfires Have Set Records That May Foreshadow a Smoky, Firey Summer - Weather News

As the American West is reeling from one of the warmest and driest winters on record, wildfires have burned 127 percent so far in 2026 than the 10-year average, setting the stage for long, scorching summers. Updated data from the National Fire Service on the number of fires and acres burned through March 27 show … Read more

Western heatwave ‘impossible without climate change’ – High Country News

Western heatwave 'impossible without climate change' - High Country News

This story was originally published by Caretaker and is reprinted here in collaboration with the Climate Desk. The extreme heat wave that has scorched the West this week would have been “impossible” if it weren’t for the climate crisis, a team of scientists has determined. Millions of Americans from the Pacific coast to the Rockies … Read more