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Dino-killing asteroid caused global tsunami
The dino-killing asteroid of 66 million years ago created a global tsunami, with some 30,000 times the energy of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
October 5, 2022
Weather whiplash more frequent in warming world?
Weather whiplash events are when conditions shift abruptly between extreme weather. Scientists say this will become more common as the Arctic warms.
September 29, 2022
Hurricane Ian devastates Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Ian made landfall at Coya Costa, Florida, on the afternoon of September 28, 2022. Learn more about the storm, its intensity, and its destruction.
September 29, 2022
Hurricane storm surge: what is it?
Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, a hurricane storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. Learn more here.
September 28, 2022
Effects of nuclear war on Earth today: ‘Not winnable’
A nuclear war isn't winnable, says a recent study. It would lead to a new ice age, killing algae at the base of the ocean food chain and blocking shipping ports with ice.
September 21, 2022
Northern autumn ahead. Here’s your equinox sky
Northern autumn arrives on September 22 or 23, 2022, with the equinox. The time and date depend on precisely where you live. Find out more here.
September 20, 2022
Abandoned ant hill excavation reveals a city
Watch an abandoned ant hill excavation by scientists! In this video, scientists pump concrete into an empty ant colony so you can see the intricate structure.
September 20, 2022
Voyager 1: 1st portrait of Earth and moon 45 years ago today
On September 18, 1977, as it headed toward the outer solar system, Voyager 1 looked back and acquired a stunning image of our Earth and moon.
September 18, 2022
Dino death due to volcano-asteroid double whammy
A new study says that dino death on Earth - 66 million years ago - was due to a one-two punch from both an asteroid strike and mega volcanoes.
September 14, 2022
Western heatwave broken by tropical storm
The western heatwave in the United States was broken by the drenching rain and cooler temperatures brought by Tropical Storm Kay.
September 13, 2022
