The world’s record-breaking heat has lasted 14 months. When will it end?
In its latest global climate report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed that July was the 14th straight month […]
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This AI can predict ship-sinking ‘freak’ waves minutes in advance
Rogue waves are freakishly large ridges of water known for rising out of the blue to ambush hapless ships and
In a seafloor surprise, metal-rich chunks may generate deep-sea oxygen
In an unexpected twist, metal-rich nodules found on the seafloor are generating oxygen, new research suggests. This meager but steady
The asteroid that may have killed the dinosaurs came from beyond Jupiter
Earth’s most famous killer asteroid came from the outer reaches of the solar system, researchers report in the Aug. 16
Why Japan issued its first-ever mega-earthquake alert
On August 8, the Japanese Meteorological Agency issued its first-ever “megaquake alert,” after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake rocked the Miyazaki
Squall line tornadoes are sneaky, dangerous and difficult to forecast
Meteorologist Thea Sandmael watched the storm close in. It was near enough for her to spot a rotating dome of
A frog’s story of surviving a fungal pandemic offers hope for other species
Slimy heralds of hope are hopping around Yosemite National Park. Being a frog hasn’t been easy in the High Sierra
Plants may not store carbon for as long as we thought
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
Twisters asks if you can ‘tame’ a tornado. We have the answer
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do
Earth continues to break global heat records
Extreme Climate Survey Scientific news is collecting questions from readers about how to navigate our planet’s changing climate. What do