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Last two winters: Notoriously cold, but also very warm
The last two winters of 2009-10 and 2010-11 ranked 21st and 34th, respectively, for cold. They ranked 12th and 4th for warmth, according to researchers.
September 1, 2011
Arctic summer has an open ocean
Oceanographer Sylvia Earle calls the Arctic a "hope spot." In other words, she said, we still have a chance to get it right.
September 1, 2011
Stars are hot, right? Not this star.
Stars are hot. But astronomers have found the coolest star - temperature-wise. This star is cooler than the human body.
September 1, 2011
International Space Station might be de-manned by November
International Space Station managers are being forced to adjust the space station's flight manifest following the August 24, 2011 crash of a Russian cargo ship in Siberia.
September 1, 2011
Animals on the brain? There’s a scientific reason
Why we notice animals, in contrast to people, landmarks or objects. Read this explanation on why we're hardwired to notice animals.
August 31, 2011
Mistaken fear of measles vaccine has devastating effect
The study that sparked fears of vaccination was a fraud, but suspicion persists, and now measles - a potentially deadly virus - is making an alarming comeback.
August 31, 2011
Will Katia become a hurricane?
Tropical Storm Katia could become 2011's second major hurricane by Saturday. A weather system in the Gulf of Mexico could be named Tropical Storm Lee.
August 31, 2011
Are people biased against creative ideas?
Studies on people biased against creative ideas show that uncertainty makes us less able to recognize creativity, perhaps when we need it most.
August 31, 2011
Scientists say the deep sea needs better management
The deep sea is in trouble. A recent study has found that it's being damaged by human activities, and that this is only likely to get worse.
August 31, 2011
Has Comet Elenin split in two or disintegrated?
Infamous Comet Elenin might be self-destructing. Its core appears elongated, and its brightness has decreased - telltale signs of a cometary break-up.
August 30, 2011
