Hurricane Nicole strikes Florida, delays Artemis

Hurricane Nicole dropped to tropical storm status after its landfall in Florida south of Cape Canaveral. Artemis 1's launch has been delayed yet again.

Emperor penguins added to ‘threatened’ list

Emperor penguins are joining the list of threatened species from the Endangered Species Act. Will humanity be able to keep emissions low enough to save them?

Climate change will produce more rainbows

Researchers from the University of Hawaii found that climate change will bring more rainbows to higher latitudes and higher elevations.

Ozone hole continues shrinking in 2022

Earth's ozone hole over Antarctica was biggest between September 7 and October 13. The depleted area was smaller than last year and continued a shrinking trend of recent years.

Longest nonstop bird flight: A new world record

A bar-tailed godwit has flown 11 days and 8,425 miles from Alaska to Tasmania, Australia. This sets the new world record for longest nonstop bird flight.

Mississippi River hits record low levels

The Mississippi River has hit all-time lows in some areas. A hot, dry summer has led to lower water levels, revealing bones and boats. Read more here.

What causes ocean waves?

Energy passing through water creates ocean waves. Some are even hazardous. Here's what you need to know, in this 30 second video.

Why the Endangered Species Act keeps failing

The Endangered Species Act is a case of too little, too late. Only a tiny fraction of listed flora and fauna have recovered. Read more.

How likely is an Earth-like origin of life elsewhere?

Retired astrophysicist Daniel Whitmire says that an Earth-like origin of life (abiogenesis) is probably very likely on other rocky worlds similar to our own.

How satellites harm astronomy: what’s being done

Satellites harm astronomy in different ways, marring optical and infrared images and interfering with radio astronomy. Learn what can be done.