The category 4 storm made landfall on the Gulf Coast early this morning. Evacuation orders have students heading for safety.

Scientists at the University of Puerto Rico suffered major setbacks due to damages and delays in repairs, and government austerity measures are adding insult to injury.

The past five years have been the warmest-ever, NASA and NOAA announce.

Investigators have the victims’ samples in hand, but face a range of obstacles before they can finally ID them.

The structure was the cornerstone of a UCLA conservation science center.

Universities are still assessing the extent of the damage; field sites are at risk and some equipment has been damaged.

Tune in Thursday to see the effects of Hurricane Florence on the Beaufort, NC facility.

Some scientists are taking advantage of the monster storm to study how ecosystems and animals respond to major disturbances.

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