Near-record 'dead zone' forecast off U.S. Gulf coast, threatening fish

(Reuters) - A near record-sized "dead zone" of oxygen-starved water could form in the Gulf of Mexico this summer, threatening its huge stocks of marine life, researchers said.

Trump administration tightens restrictions on Cuba travel

HAVANA (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed heavy new restrictions on travel to Cuba, saying the move aimed to further pressure the Communist government over its support for Venezuela's embattled President Nicolas Maduro.

Julianna Margulies fights Ebola and claustrophobia in 'Hot Zone'

Based on the eponymous 1995 international bestseller by journalist Richard Preston, 'The Hot Zone' sees Dr. Nancy Jaax (Jullianna Margulies) a US Army veterinarian working with a secret military SWAT team, in an effort to head off an Ebola outbreak before it spreads to the human population in the US.

Gamuda land listens to nature

IN a world fraught with worries pertaining to climate change and unsustainability, it is refreshing to hear of property developers championing green initiatives and integrating sustainable practices into their work.

A great white shark named Luna spotted along US Carolinas coast

Great white sharks are known to grow to more than 6m long and can weigh 2.2 tonnes or more, according to National Geographic. Luna measures 4.5m in length and weighs 969kg. She is one of eight great white sharks currently being tracked by Ocearch off North Carolina and South Carolina.

Last known ship to bring slaves to U.S. discovered in Alabama

(Reuters) - The last ship known to smuggle slaves from Africa to the United States has been discovered in Alabama's Mobile River, nearly 160 years after it was deliberately sunk, a historical commission said on Wednesday.

Running to promote sustainable living

MORE than 2,300 like-minded runners crossed the finishing line at the National Geographic Earth Day Run 2019 to celebrate and promote environmental awareness.

'The Wild Men Of Borneo' is a gift from the author's soul to the world

Nat Geo series 'Hostile Planet' shows Nature as one tough Mother

Famous British survivalist Bear Grylls says some of the resilient creatures featured on 'Hostile Planet' spotlights how species adapt to the most extreme environments on Earth.

Starmetro Watch

ROAD CLOSURES: Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) will be closing selected roads tomorrow as follows: