By 2048, the fish we know today will have disappeared, marine scientist Callum Roberts warns John Daly.

THERE are few actors in contemporary American theatre as well regarded as John Mahoney.

Craters from asteroid impacts may be one of the best places to look for life on Mars, a study suggests.

Hurricane Irene has regained Category 2 strength with 100mph winds as it heads toward the east coast of the US.

A furious storm system that kicked up tornadoes, flash floods and hail stones as big as grapefruits has now claimed at least 35 lives across the southern US.

The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation today to cut $61bn (€44.5bn) from hundreds of federal programs and shelter coal companies, oil refiners and farmers from new government regulations.

THOUSANDS of red-winged blackbirds fell from the sky in Beebe, Arkansas, during New Year’s Eve celebrations.

A blizzard battered the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States today, quickly dumping large amounts of snow that piled up on roads and toppled trees on to buildings and cars.

Tropical Storm Hanna sped toward the Carolinas today, promising to deliver gusty winds and heavy rain during a dash up America’s Eastern Seaboard that could wash out the weekend for millions of people.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle strengthened slightly today as the storm headed toward North Carolina’s Outer Banks, but its rain and winds were not expected to inflict much punishment as it slogged across the state’s famous chain of barrier islands.

Tropical Storm Gabrielle swirled towards North Carolina today, but its promised rain and high winds were not enough to scare residents and holidaymakers away from the beach.

Richard Collins on how the clownfish holds the key to a new anti-sting lotion.

A nurse accused of killing her husband and discarding his dismembered body in Chesapeake Bay carefully planned his death, but she became unhinged after carrying it out, a New Jersey court was told.

Since the original team was wiped out in Mission Impossible, I’ve been in shock.

Hurricane Ophelia weakened slightly and slowed to a crawl today along North Carolina’s Outer Banks, giving the fragile barrier islands a prolonged soaking even as it appeared the storm had not caused severe inland flooding.

Hurricane Ophelia lashed the North Carolina coast with high winds and heavy rains, beginning an anticipated two-day assault that threatened serious flooding and an 11-foot storm surge.

HURRICANE Isabel left 15 people dead and knocked out power to more than 4.5 million people before weakening into a tropical depression yesterday as it raced toward Canada swamping some tidal communities along Chesapeake Bay.

Flooding and power cuts were widespread across the east coast of America tonight and 17 people lay dead in the aftermath of hurricane Isabel.

Hurricane Isabel is closing in on the North Carolina coast with 105 mph winds and the potential for up to a foot of rain, threatening to cause ruinous flooding across the region.

TRAFFIC streamed inland from the vulnerable Outer Banks of North Carolina yesterday as residents and visitors headed for higher ground ahead of the approaching Hurricane Isabel.

AN IRISH yacht is set to compete for one of sailing's most prestigious prizes later this month in America.