Turkey-Syria earthquake: Death toll passes 37,000

The Turkey-Syria earthquake of February 6, 2023 - a 7.8 magnitude earthquake - has wreaked devastation on the area. Images, links and updates here.

Dinner on Mars will transform food on Earth

The technologies needed to plan for dinner on Mars will also help us transform how things are done here on Earth, where 1/3 of all food is thrown away.

See the mysterious spiral over Hawaii observatory

Astronomers using the Subaru-Asahi Star Camera in Mauna Kea, Hawaii, captured a mysterious spiral in the night sky. Watch the video here.

China’s Lunar New Year exodus cools major cities

A study found that when businesses close for a week and people travel to rural areas for the Lunar New Year, temperatures in large Chinese cities drop.

The 5 impact craters on Earth that highlight our wild past

We highlight 5 impact craters on Earth that give scientists insight into our planet's wild and violent history. See the 5 impacts here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.