The amount of water within the clouds of Venus and most planets in the solar system is far too low to sustain life as we know it, study says.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
‘Worst is yet to come’: Disastrous future ahead for millions worldwide due to climate change, report warns
Millions of people worldwide are in for a disastrous future of hunger and disease due to climate change, according to a draft report from the UN.
It’ll be hotter in Seattle than in Miami this weekend; Pacific Northwest cities brace for 100-degree heat
The normally mild Pacific Northwest is facing a potentially historic, record-breaking heat wave as temperatures near or surpass 100 degrees.
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 arrives; northeastern US sees a partial eclipse
Skywatchers in North America were in for a treat Thursday morning, as an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse emerged.
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.
‘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.
Super flower blood moon and total lunar eclipse take center stage in tonight’s celestial array
On May 26, a full “supermoon” will brighten the night sky over the U.S. At the same time, there will be a total lunar eclipse.
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.