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How fast is daytime growing? Guy Ottewell explains
How fast is daytime growing? A table in this post shows differences in the time of sunrise as we approach the March equinox.
March 16, 2023
What is a sun pillar, or light pillar? They’re beautiful!
A sun pillar, or light pillar, is a shaft of light from the sun or other bright light source, caused by ice crystals under the right atmospheric conditions.
March 15, 2023
Tropical Cyclone Freddy sets world record for longevity
Tropical Cyclone Freddy has easily set a new record as the world's longest-lived cyclone. It has killed more than 200 people in Africa.
March 14, 2023
Another atmospheric river is slamming California
Another atmospheric river will slam California today, March 14, 2023, bringing dangerous rainfall amounts and additional flooding.
March 14, 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
Atmospheric rivers now have intensity rankings
Scientists are pushing an intensity scale for atmospheric rivers, much like the hurricane intensity scale. They think it'll help keep people safer.
March 12, 2023
Globe at Night asks you to help study light pollution
Participate in the March campaign for Globe at Night by looking at Orion and reporting how many of its stars you can see.
March 11, 2023
Mexican wolf numbers soar past 200
Good news for the Mexican wolf population in the American Southwest. The latest count puts them at more than 200, a 23% increase over last year.
March 5, 2023
