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Is an Atlantic Ocean current collapse imminent?
Climate is complicated. And today scientists are speaking of an Atlantic Ocean current collapse that could dramatically change Earth's weather.
July 25, 2023
What are lightning sprites? How to photograph them
Lightning sprites - aka red sprites - are electrical discharges that happen above thunderstorms. Learn how to see and photograph them here.
July 22, 2023
Iridescent clouds have rainbow colors
Clouds with rainbow colors are called iridescent clouds. The names comes from Iris, the Greek personification of the rainbow. Photos here.
July 22, 2023
What’s happening under cities? Underground climate change
Scientists say heat that structures emit beneath cities leads to underground climate change, which can cause the ground to swell and shrink. Read more here.
July 21, 2023
The Ring of Fire, where volcanoes and earthquakes reign
The Ring of Fire is home to the majority of Earth's volcanoes and earthquakes. This region rings the Pacific Ocean where tectonic plates interact.
July 21, 2023
Algae bloom covers half of Florida’s largest lake
An algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee - Florida's largest freshwater lake - covered more than half the lake in June and July. Learn more about the algae here.
July 19, 2023
Airplane-sized asteroid found 2 days after brush by Earth
An airplane-sized asteroid came within 1/4 the moon's distance to Earth on July 13, 2023. However, scientists didn't detect the asteroid until two days later.
July 16, 2023
Oceans turning greener due to global warming
Are oceans turning greener amid climate change? Scientists studying satellite images of the ocean for more than 20 years said yes.
July 16, 2023
How does Earth look from outer space?
How does Earth look from space? You could see it from Neptune, but it's brighter from closer locations. Spacecraft photos tell the tale.
July 14, 2023
European heatwave bakes areas around the Mediterranean
ESA's Sentinel-3 satellite is keeping an eye on the European heatwave, recording land surface temperatures that aid forecasts and urban planning.
July 14, 2023
