Skywatchers in North America were treated to an amazing sight Thursday morning as an annular “ring of fire” solar eclipse emerged.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Highest in more than 4 million years: Earth’s carbon dioxide levels soar to record high despite pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic barely registered as a blip as humanity spewed carbon dioxide into Earth’s atmosphere over the past year, scientists said.
‘A wild ride’: NASA spacecraft Juno flies by Jupiter’s moon Ganymede
Monday afternoon, NASA’s spacecraft Juno came within 645 miles of Ganymede, which is also the largest moon in the solar system.
Biden administration seeks to reverse Trump-era changes to Endangered Species Act protections
Protections for the northern spotted owl, gray wolves and other species were rolled back under the Trump administration.
NASA, SpaceX launch baby squid and water bears to International Space Station
The squid will be used in research on the International Space Station into the effects of spaceflight on interactions between microbes and animals.
‘Wake-up call:’ Climate change could edge Earth’s annual temperature past Paris agreement limits in 5 years
Within the next 5 years, there’s a 40% chance that Earth’s annual average temperature will edge above a limit set by the Paris climate agreement.
How to see tonight’s super flower blood moon and total lunar eclipse
On May 26, a full “supermoon” will brighten the night sky over the U.S. At the same time, there will be a total lunar eclipse.
Get ready to swelter: Record temperatures possible as heat wave scorches Southeast
Midsummer-like heat will scorch portions of the Southeast this week with potentially record-challenging temperatures well into the 90s.
From Ana to Wanda, here is the list of tropical storm and hurricane names for 2021
With the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season upon us, now is a good time to review the list of names that will be used throughout the six-month season.
‘Inundated’: Flooding swamps Louisiana, south-central US; rainfall in Lake Charles may be a 100-year event
Flood watches, warnings remained in effect for portions of the south-central U.S. after a day of torrential rain. Louisiana was particularly hard hit.