Oxygen
Removal of millions of dead fish from river like "a funeral procession"
The floating, rotting fish are being removed using large nets, scooping the pungent carcasses from the surface of the river.
Why millions of dead fish appeared in Australian river
The fish including bony bream, Murray cod, golden perch, silver perch and carp are thought to have died due to low oxygen levels.
'A spiraling loop of feedbacks': Worst-case scenario for Amazon rainforest
New research has found 38 percent of the remaining Amazon has been degraded by human actions, including forest fires, logging, and extreme drought.
How crocodiles became such ruthless, efficient apex predators
Nile crocodiles are estimated to be responsible for 200 human deaths every year. Now, researchers have discovered the secret to their unbeatable hunting tactics.
What happens to your body if you get lost in space?
Outside of a spacesuit, the human body is exposed to extreme temperatures, zero pressure and a vacuum that sucks the air out of your lungs.
This is what happens to your body when you die
The body goes through five stages of decomposition—fresh, bloat, active, advanced, and dry decay.
Dangerous Algal Blooms Crop up Across California Killing Thousands of Fish
Algal blooms produce toxins and use up all the oxygen in the water, poisoning and suffocating other marine life.
Oxygen May Be Produced Without Sunlight as Deep as Dark Parts of Ocean
Sunlight is linked to the production of oxygen. Scientists in Denmark suggest that some organisms can also produce oxygen where sunlight doesn't exist.
Overheated Defibrillator Sparked Fire That Killed 14 in COVID-19 Hospital
"The most important thing now is to strengthen the controls and checks in order to reduce the risk of such accidents," Prime Minister Zoran Zaev said.
68 Florida Hospitals Could Run Out of Oxygen in Two Days Amid COVID Surge
Some hospitals have reportedly made "frantic calls" about delayed oxygen deliveries as supplies dwindle amid Florida's continuing surge of COVID-19.
Nine COVID Patients on Ventilators Die After Hospital Oxygen Pipe Ruptures
The patients at a hospital in North Ossetia, Russia, were all seriously ill and aged between 48 and 85.
90 Percent of Indonesia's Oxygen Ordered to Hospitals Amid COVID Surge
According to government data, COVID-19 patients need 1,928 tons of oxygen a day. The country's total available production capacity is 2,262 tons a day.
Task Force to Send 100K Oxygen Concentrators to India Amid COVID Surge
A U.S.-based task force is working to deliver 100,000 oxygen concentrators to India to assist with the country's latest COVID-19 wave.
Indian Officials Deny Withholding Oxygen Supplies Donated From Abroad
As India's COVID-19 crisis worsens, oxygen has become a precious commodity. The country has had to reach out for donations from abroad to keep up with demand from overwhelmed hospitals.
India Oxygen Demand 7X Higher Than in April as New COVID Cases Hits 412K
About 3,980 new deaths were reported by the Health Ministry, adding to the total of 230,168 that experts believe is actually higher, according to the Associated Press.
Indian Doctor Says Hospital Beds Have Waiting Lists Up to 75 Names Long
India recorded 382,315 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, reaching a total of more than 20.6 million.
India's Supreme Court Won't Punish Government Leaders for Low Oxygen Supply
"Ultimately putting officers in jail or hauling officers for contempt will not bring oxygen. Please tell us steps to solve this," Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud said.
24 COVID Patients Die in 1 Hospital Amid India's Oxygen Shortage
After 24 people died in one Indian hospital, many are attributing the deaths to a lack of oxygen. An investigation has been called for.
Video of Oxygen Truck With Police Escort Shows India's Dire COVID Situation
"More precious than gold," wrote the correspondent who posted the video as COVID fatalities continue to skyrocket.
Oxygen Tank Leak Kills at Least 22 COVID Patients: 'Shocking and Painful'
"Those responsible for this accident will not be spared," said the chief minister of the Indian region where the tragedy occurred.
NASA's 'Mechanical Tree' on Mars Will Help Perseverance Rover Create Oxygen
Scientists hope the technology could help future Mars-goers produce breathable air and rocket fuel for return trips.
Where to Buy a Pulse Oximeter from Amazon, Target, Walgreens, CVS and More
Pulse oximeters "should not be relied upon without medical oversight, nor without paying heed to other signs and symptoms of illness," the American Lung Association warns.
COVID-19 Patients Receive Oxygen in Cars in Italy as Hospitals Overwhelmed
Italy has recorded over 990,000 cases of COVID-19 and over 42,000 deaths as a second wave of the virus hits the country.
Trump COVID Update—What Doctors Have Said About President's Illness
Dr. Sean Conley, the president's physician, said he had been concerned about "possible rapid progression of the illness," following two developments on Friday.
Moon Rust Baffles Scientists: 'It Shouldn't Exist'
Data from a 2008 survey of the lunar surface indicates the presence of a form of rust that requires oxygen and water to form—neither of which the moon has enough of.
Glowing Green Oxygen Detected Around Mars in Scientific First
"This is the first step in trying to understand the evolution of Mars' atmosphere," Håkan Svedhem, ESA's TGO Project Scientist, told Newsweek.
How Animals Managed to Survive Mega Ice Age 700 Million Years Ago
Researchers find first direct evidence of a "glacial oxygen pump," which they say extended an essential lifeline to the simple life forms that inhabited the Earth at the time.
How Much Oxygen Does the Amazon Rain Forest Provide?
"There are many many reasons to be concerned…but a risk to the world's oxygen supply is not one of them," Allison Mills from Michigan Technological University told Newsweek.
Who Is Mark Hacking? New Oxygen Series Focuses on Lies and Murder
How far would you go to keep a lie under wraps?
Nursing Home Man Set Himself on Fire Smoking Cigarette
A witness told dispatchers the man had fallen to the ground and his wheelchair was on fire.