LX Understanding California's Struggling Power System California may have some of the best weather in the country, but scorching temperatures can also strain the state’s power system. In early September 2022, a heat wave pushed California’s electric grid to the brink of rolling blackouts. LX News Contributor Greg Bledsoe gives us the 411 on how it happened and what’s being done about it.
wine Invasive Spotted Lanternflies Could Threaten California's Wine Grapes It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when – the spotted lanternfly has already spread from Pennsylvania to 11 states, and the species could be established in California as soon as 2027. The state’s winemakers, who make about 80% of the nation’s wine, are already worried about how the bugs will impact their grapes on the vine....
Apple Here's What to Know About Apple's Fall iPhone Launch Event Apple held its annual fall iPhone launch event on Wednesday, where it released new products and models. Included in the launch were the iPhone 14, Apple Watch, and AirPod Pros. Sofia Pitt, a tech reporter at CNBC, joins LX News to discuss the key takeaways from Wednesday’s launch event.
Bill Nye Climate Change, Explained by Bill Nye The Science Guy As we get closer to the November elections, climate change is becoming a leading issue on the ballot. From California heatwaves to Jackson, Mississippi’s water crisis, the U.S. has experienced a lot of climate-related disasters. Bill Nye, host and executive producer of “The End is Nye,” joins LX News to answer some popular questions people have asked online about climate...
Dinosaurs See the Exposed Dinosaur Tracks Revealed by Severe Texas Drought At Dinosaur Valley State Park in Texas, severe drought has created a rare opportunity for researchers and visitors — the chance to see and study exposed dinosaur tracks that are usually concealed under riverwater.
Artemis Why NASA Was Forced to Postpone the Artemis I Launch Monday was supposed to be NASA’s big Artemis I launch to the moon. However due to engine issues, the launch was unsuccessful and is scheduled for either Sept. 2 or Sept. 5. Chris Pollone, an NBC News correspondent, joins LX News to discuss what happened during Monday’s expected launch.
science The Tech Powering NASA's Artemis I Moon Mission The NASA Artemis I mission will send an Orion crew capsule all the way to the moon and back, drop off satellites, and help set up future missions.
artemis 1 How NASA's Artemis 1 Moon Mission Will Prepare Us for Mars NASA’s Artemis 1 moon mission is set to blast off on Monday with new megarocket technology and galactic ambitions. The goal is to start creating a sustainable way station at the moon that will allow us to explore Mars and go deeper into space.
sharks Scientists Used Fossil Evidence to Create a 3D Model of the Largest ‘Superpredator' Megalodon Shark Researchers have created a 3D model of the Megalodon shark, the biggest predatory fish of all time, using fossil evidence. The model is helping researchers learn more clues about the shark’s life, that is estimated to have lived 2.3 million to 2.6 million years ago. Dr. Tracy Fanara joins LX News to talk more about this discovery.
digital divide Meet the Woman Working to Get Internet Into Every U.S. Home, While Keeping America's Enemies Out FCC Chair Jessica Rosenworcel isn’t a household name, despite how integral she is to your household.
