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Antarctic meltwater threatens collapse of ocean’s overturning circulation
Scientists said that Antarctic meltwater is slowing ocean currents and threatening the collapse of our vital ocean 'overturning.'
April 3, 2023
Bird migration forecasts get a boost from AI
Researchers use machine learning to track bird migration. Through BirdCast, scientists can inform citizens of when to turn their lights out to protect birds.
April 2, 2023
Tornadoes hard to forecast, but predictions improving
Meteorologists are making improvements in forecasting tornadoes. New tools, such as drones and computer modeling, are aiding improvements.
April 1, 2023
Icy rain from Saturn’s rings is heating the planet
A new discovery shows an icy rain from Saturn's rings affects the planet's atmosphere. This insight could help lead to the discovery of rings around exoplanets.
March 30, 2023
Brightest gamma-ray burst of ‘all time’
The brightest gamma-ray burst of all time - or at least so far - blasted into the collective consciousness of earthly astronomers on October 9, 2022.
March 30, 2023
AI worship could result in future new religions
Neil McArthur of the University of Manitoba talks about AI worship, new religions and how he thinks they should be handled. Read more.
March 26, 2023
Weather-watching on Jupiter and Uranus with Hubble
The Hubble Space Telescope keeps an eye on the planets in space, watching the weather and seasons change on planets such as Jupiter and Uranus.
March 23, 2023
Carbon dioxide emissions by country: See the map
A new study breaks down carbon dioxide emissions by country, revealing a map of which nations contribute the most of the greenhouse-warming gas.
March 13, 2023
Wildfires turn world’s largest forests into carbon emitters
The world's largest forests, such as in northern Canada and Russia's Siberia, may soon release more carbon than they historically stored.
March 13, 2023
La Niña climate pattern has ended. What’s next?
La Niña has ended and neutral conditions are now in play. Will El Niño come next, possibly by fall? Learn more about climate conditions here.
March 12, 2023
