The names of last year’s two monster hurricanes – Florence and Michael–will never be used again after they were officially “retired” Thursday.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
Oldest egg fossil discovered inside ancient mama bird
Scientists have discovered the first fossil bird ever found with an egg preserved inside its body, a new study reports.
Supermoon, first day of spring are an astronomical doubleheader coming Wednesday
The final “supermoon” of the year and the vernal equinox, the first day of spring, are happening Wednesday. You might also call it a “worm moon.”
Historic, deadly Midwest floods are worst ‘anybody has ever experienced’ in some areas
Days of heavy rain and snowmelt brought historic flooding to the Upper Midwest Friday. The floods haveleft one man dead.
The seas are saving us from runaway global warming, but for how long?
Next time you’re at the beach, give the ocean a big thanks.For decades, the Earth’s oceans have absorbed vast quantities of carbon dioxide.
Ancient Stonehenge celebrations unearthed with pigs hauled hundreds of miles to huge feasts from 4,500 years ago
Hauling pigs all the way from Scotland to near Stonehenge, ancient Brits really knew how to throw a party 4,500 years ago.
Roughly 2,700 years ago, an unusually powerful solar storm swept past the Earth
The only visible effect on Earth from space weather istypically the aurora borealis, or northern lights, across Canada and the northern USA.
Blizzard, wind, floods: Wild storm with winds like a Category 1 hurricane to batter central USA
A powerful storm will unleash a ferocious mix of snow, rain and wind across the central USA through Thursday.
Unequal air: Pollution from whites disproportionately affects blacks, Hispanics
Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that’s been polluted by whites, new study shows.
Wetter than ever: Winter 2018-19 was USA’s soggiest in recorded history
Umbrellas and snow shovels would have beenwise investments over the past three months.