Science & Environment
Scientists celebrate NCAR’s achievements, from averted plane crashes to groundbreaking forecast models
The Trump administration wants to break up NCAR, whose research has proved life-saving.
Australia's Outback Railway
This six-part series follows some of the world’s most extraordinary railway journeys from above and on the ground, taking the audience on an adventure of a lifetime. We fly above spectacular scenery and explore exceptional engineering; meeting the people who maintain and run these incredible railroads as well as those who live alongside them.
Australia's Outback Railway
Season 1 Episode 5 | 43m 58s | CC
Crossing the harsh terrain of the Australian outback, the Ghan, a luxury train, and its 3,000 kms of track need constant and skilled maintenance.
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BLM reduces Christmas tree and firewood permit fees to $1 this holiday season
The Bureau of Land Management reduced fees for personal-use Christmas tree and firewood permits to $1, down from $8 to $10 in previous years.
Arts & Culture
On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me…107 tubas booming
Tuba players ring in the holidays at 20th annual Tuba Christmas
