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![Unlike boats or planes with people in it, the Saildrone Explorer can hold its own on the sea surface in the eye of a hurricane — and send back pictures and data to help scientists forecast storms. Unlike boats or planes with people in it, the Saildrone Explorer can hold its own on the sea surface in the eye of a hurricane — and send back pictures and data to help scientists forecast storms.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-NEWS-WEA-BERYL-DRONE-BR.jpg?w=132)
This drone captured scenes inside the deadly Hurricane Beryl. The data helps forecasts
Unlike boats or planes with people in it, the Saildrone Explorer can hold its own...
![The majority of the hidden costs fall under health and safety, including the costs of deaths, emergency visits and other healthcare. The majority of the hidden costs fall under health and safety, including the costs of deaths, emergency visits and other healthcare.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/EBT-L-HEAT-1006-02.jpg?w=132)
Report: Extreme heat events created $7.7 billion in hidden costs in California
The majority of the hidden costs fall under health and safety, including the costs of...
![Leilani, a Goldendoodle, ran when fireworks went off. Leilani, a Goldendoodle, ran when fireworks went off.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-RWCDOG-0709-1-1.jpg?w=135)
Dog missing two days is rescued by canoer at Redwood City mudflats
Leilani, a Goldendoodle, ran when fireworks went off.
![“If a yacht is operating 365 days a year, rather than having it sit idle it’d be much better for it to contribute a positive return through science and conservation.” “If a yacht is operating 365 days a year, rather than having it sit idle it’d be much better for it to contribute a positive return through science and conservation.”](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/US-NEWS-ENV-SUPERYACHTS-RESEARCH-1-GET.jpg?w=132)
To boost ocean research, some scientists are turning to superyachts
“If a yacht is operating 365 days a year, rather than having it sit idle...
![Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day said that isn't enough available data on firefly numbers to determine the health of the species Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day said that isn't enough available data on firefly numbers to determine the health of the species](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/TVP-L-NW-FIRE-FLIES-SMK-001.jpg?w=131)
Are lightning bugs a threatened species? No one knows. Firefly research ‘not where the money is,’ expert says.
Virginia Tech entomologist Eric Day said that isn't enough available data on firefly numbers to...
![Their total of 143 first- and second-round victories still gives the National Rally an unprecedented presence in the 577-seat National Assembly. But it's still only the third-largest bloc, behind the leftist coalition and Macron's alliance, in the new and hung parliament where none came close to an absolute majority. Their total of 143 first- and second-round victories still gives the National Rally an unprecedented presence in the 577-seat National Assembly. But it's still only the third-largest bloc, behind the leftist coalition and Macron's alliance, in the new and hung parliament where none came close to an absolute majority.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/France-Election-Photo-Gallery.jpg?w=132)
Here’s why the far-right didn’t triumph as expected in France
Their total of 143 first- and second-round victories still gives the National Rally an unprecedented...
![A new study of 500,000 households offers the best snapshot to date on estimated savings of rooftop solar for American consumers. A new study of 500,000 households offers the best snapshot to date on estimated savings of rooftop solar for American consumers.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/GettyImages-1747784379.jpg?w=130)
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Are solar panels a good investment? New Berkeley study offers an answer
A new study of 500,000 households offers the best snapshot to date on estimated savings...
![Shipped as spores, the fungus could grow into houses, garages, sheds and furniture. Shipped as spores, the fungus could grow into houses, garages, sheds and furniture.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/marsfungus-listing.png?w=140)
NASA's fungus could build future homes in space
Shipped as spores, the fungus could grow into houses, garages, sheds and furniture.
![Saturday's temperature of 111 in Livermore broke the city's mark of 110 set on July 6, 1905. Saturday's temperature of 111 in Livermore broke the city's mark of 110 set on July 6, 1905.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-HOT-0702-3-1.jpg?w=123)
Is it time to cool off? Bay Area temperatures still above normal this week but working their way down
Saturday's temperature of 111 in Livermore broke the city's mark of 110 set on July...
![At least one visitor to the national park died due to heat exposure, and another was hospitalized, park officials say. They were part of a group of six motorcyclists riding through the Badwater Basin area. At least one visitor to the national park died due to heat exposure, and another was hospitalized, park officials say. They were part of a group of six motorcyclists riding through the Badwater Basin area.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-DEATHVALLEY-01-0707-1.jpg?w=132)
Death Valley sets new daily record with a searing 128 degrees; 1 death, 1 hospitalization attributed to heat
At least one visitor to the national park died due to heat exposure, and another...