A dramatic explosion on the sun is revealing new clues about what causes these powerful and unpredictable eruptions, a new study released this week said.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
China marks ‘complete success’ of Mars rover Zhurong with new photos, including a selfie
China released new images of its Mars rover Zhurong on Friday, as state media said it was evidence of the mission’s “complete success.”
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse coming Thursday; northeastern US will see a partial eclipse. What you need to know.
Skywatchers in North America will be in for a treat Thursday morning, as an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse will be visible.
Highest in more than 4 million years: Earth’s carbon dioxide levels soar to record high despite pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic barely registered as a blip as humanity spewed carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere over the past year, scientists said.
Biden administration seeks to reverse Trump-era changes to Endangered Species Act protections
Protections for the northern spotted owl, gray wolves and other species were rolled back under the Trump administration.
NASA, SpaceX to launch baby squid and water bears to International Space Station
The squid will be used in research on the International Space Station into the effects of spaceflight on interactions between microbes and animals.
2021 Atlantic hurricane season starts today, June 1. Here’s your forecast and how to prepare
As it has in several recent years, hurricane season got a head-start in 2021: Tropical Storm Ana formed May 22.
‘Wake-up call:’ Climate change could edge Earth’s annual temperature past Paris agreement limits in 5 years
Within the next 5 years, there’s a 40% chance that Earth’s annual average temperature will edge above a limit set by the Paris climate agreement.
From Ana to Wanda, here is the list of tropical storm and hurricane names for 2021
With the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season upon us, now is a good time to review the list of names that will be used throughout the six-month season.
NOAA predicts another busy Atlantic hurricane season with up to 20 named storms possible
The federal government expects another “active” Atlantic hurricane season in 2021, with six to 10 hurricanes forming, forecasters said.