Their buzzing can reach 90 decibels, as loud as some power motors. They have been seen in clusters of up to 1.5 million per acre. As if from some horror movie, cicada nymphs have been described as “boiling out of the ground."
Their buzzing can reach 90 decibels, as loud as some power motors. They have been seen in clusters of up to 1.5 million per acre. As if from some horror movie, cicada nymphs have been described as “boiling out of the ground."
Their buzzing can reach 90 decibels, as loud as some power motors. They have been seen in clusters of up to 1.5 million per acre. As if from some horror movie, cicada nymphs have been described as “boiling out of the ground."
The woes of the Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, which was recently grounded, are drawing an unwelcome spotlight for the Japanese maker of the powerful lithium-ion batteries that have become the focus of investigations.
The woes of the Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, which was recently grounded, are drawing an unwelcome spotlight for the Japanese maker of the powerful lithium-ion batteries that have become the focus of investigations.
Hold a chicken's head down and draw a line along the ground, starting at its beak and extending straight outward. The chicken will remain immobile, as if in a trance.
The landscape appears to pitch beneath the tethered Makani Airborne Wind Turbine. Wind energy prospectors are aiming at higher altitudes, but face the challenge of trying to get the wind power down to the ground.
The landscape appears to pitch beneath the tethered Makani Airborne Wind Turbine. Wind energy prospectors are aiming at higher altitudes, but face the challenge of trying to get the wind power down to the ground.
The landscape appears to pitch beneath the tethered Makani Airborne Wind Turbine. Wind energy prospectors are aiming at higher altitudes, but face the challenge of trying to get the wind power down to the ground.
When infected by parasitic maggots of the scuttle fly, "zombees" apparently desert their hives at night and cluster near outdoor lights, wandering in increasingly erratic circles on the ground before dying.
When infected by parasitic maggots of the scuttle fly, "zombees" apparently desert their hives at night and cluster near outdoor lights, wandering in increasingly erratic circles on the ground before dying.
When infected by parasitic maggots of the scuttle fly, "zombees" apparently desert their hives at night and cluster near outdoor lights, wandering in increasingly erratic circles on the ground before dying.
A chairlift cable derailed at a ski resort in Maine, sending several chairs falling 20 or 30 feet to the ground, and stranding many others on the lift for hours.
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of the Bard's old stomping grounds — ruins of the famous 16th-century Curtain Theater, buried below the streets of modern London.
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of the Bard's old stomping grounds — ruins of the famous 16th-century Curtain Theater, buried below the streets of modern London.
The show explores a medieval-like fantasy world with its plethora of characters all struggling in the only game that matters--the game of thrones. In this game you either win or you die, there is no middle ground.
Nightingale Island, home to a large population of rockhopper penguins, was drenched in oil when a grounded cargo vessel split its hull in the force of a relentless swell.
I step away from the window, sickened by their excitement, knowing they can’t wait to watch us die. But Peeta holds his ground, actually waving and smiling at the gawking crowd.
Nightingale Island, home to a large population of rockhopper penguins, was drenched in oil when a grounded cargo vessel split its hull in the force of a relentless swell.
The state government water board has labelled the Neemrana district as 'most critical' in terms of ground water, which means the average rate of depletion is more than 0.4m per year.
The hottie and her hip-hop star hubby Jay-Z enjoyed the oceanfront view as curious passerby's and paparazzi gathered on ground level to catch a glimpse of the power couple.
The hottie and her hip-hop star hubby Jay-Z enjoyed the oceanfront view as curious passerby's and paparazzi gathered on ground level to catch a glimpse of the power couple.
Jon Stewart excoriated Republicans for filibustering a measure giving health benefits to first responders who worked at ground zero after Sept. 11, 2001.
Jon Stewart excoriated Republicans for filibustering a measure giving health benefits to first responders who worked at ground zero after Sept. 11, 2001.
Pilot Brian Bews ejects seconds before his CF-18 fighter jet slams into the ground during an airshow practice flight that went horribly wrong in Alberta, Canada.
Its shiny steel sphere with viewing platform just under the antenna is the most eye-catching aspect of the tower, 203 meters (66 stories) above ground.
Two Russian-born scientists shared the Nobel Prize in physics for groundbreaking experiments with a carbon that is vital for faster computers and transparent touch screens.
Libyan rebels were forced to retreat from a key oil port Thursday in the face of a withering air and ground assault by troops loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi.
Libyan rebels were forced to retreat from a key oil port Thursday in the face of a withering air and ground assault by troops loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi.