Some 252 million years ago, almost all life on Earth disappeared.Known as the Permian–Triassic mass extinction – or the Great ...

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In short, the global warming induced by increased greenhouse gases changes the major wind systems on Earth. This in turn ...

Spring will officially come to an end on Friday, June 20, as the summer solstice rises with the sun for over 14 hours, ...

Summer officially begins in the Northern Hemisphere on June 20 with the summer solstice, the day with the greatest amount of ...

Mizar, a star in the Big Dipper's handle, has a tiny companion. This star, Alcor, was known to the ancients. The pair was popularly known as the "Horse and Rider." ...

A global ocean color shift is underway, with greener waters near the poles and bluer seas in the tropics, impacting many ...

The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 10. It will share the evening sky with Mars and Saturn.

Did you know that a hurricane or tropical storm has never crossed the equator? The reason behind this fascinating phenomenon lies in a meteorological principle related to the rotation of the Earth: ...

Some 252 million years ago, almost all life on Earth disappeared.Authors Andrew Merdith DECRA Fellow, School of Earth Sciences, University of ...

The summer solstice on 21 June marks the longest day of 2024 in the Northern Hemisphere. While many believe this signals the ...

Discover all about the Longest Day of the Year 2025 on June 21, the Summer Solstice. Learn why it’s the lengthiest day and ...