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On Saturday … Closest new moon in 1,337 years
The new moon of January 21, 2023 will be the closest new moon to Earth in a period of 1,337 years. Read more about the closest new moon here.
January 19, 2023
NASA says 2022 5th-warmest year on record
NASA scientists say 2022 5th-warmest year since 1880. And the last 9 consecutive years have been the warmest 9 on record.
January 16, 2023
Antarctic sea ice in rapid decline this season
Recent images acquired via satellite on clear days in Antarctica. Antarctic sea ice decline in the 2022-2023 season has been the lowest in 45 years.
January 12, 2023
Many mammals headed for extinction, study says
A new study focuses on mammals headed for extinction. It shows that human activities push animals into poor-quality environments, where they often do poorly.
January 10, 2023
Bomb cyclone hits California with rain and snow
A bomb cyclone hit California this week, bringing high winds plus heavy rains and snow. More rain is on the way as the atmospheric river continues.
January 5, 2023
How plants control their ‘mouths’
Scientists have learned from new research how plants control their 'mouths.' That is, they've learned the mechanism that lets plants breathe in carbon dioxide.
December 15, 2022
Flocking to Fire: Americans moving to regions of wildfire danger
In a new study titled Flocking to Fire, researchers found that Americans are moving away from areas of hurricanes but into places prone to wildfire danger.
December 9, 2022
Why is the Southern Hemisphere stormier?
Why is the Southern Hemisphere stormier than the Northern Hemisphere? Scientists look to ocean circulation and mountain ranges for answers.
December 9, 2022
A moment of global darkness on December 6
For just a moment on December 6, nearly 9 in 10 people worldwide experience nighttime. Read more about the moment of global darkness.
December 2, 2022
Historic Keeling Curve data offline after Mauna Loa eruption
The eruption of Mauna Loa has interrupted the historic carbon-dioxide data that measures the Keeling Curve. Read more about the Keeling Curve here.
December 2, 2022
