Closing Mauna Loa and three other U.S. sites that track greenhouse gases would disrupt a decades-long record of the planet’s ...

By Gwynne Dyer Some big changes arrive with a bang, but usually they sort of sneak in and you barely notice them at first. Last week’s big change saw the creation of the world’s first ...

The hunt for potentially habitable rocky planets in our galaxy has been the holy grail of exoplanet studies for decades.

As part of a global initiative to switch to renewable energy sources, biofuel has emerged as a promising alternative to fossil fuels. However, the crucial question remains whether biofuels can truly ...

CT scans of Cretaceous fossils reveal seven ancient worm species that bored into marine bones and shaped deep-sea ecosystems.

Earth has experienced both hot and cold periods over time, though warm times have been more common. That’s true of the last 485 million years, as seen in this timeline reported in 2024. Our genus, ...

Cobalt road powder, a mining by-product, offers a surprising climate solution by capturing CO2 and improving soil health.

Climate change is ravaging crop yields and dairy production, while meat consumption is contaminating freshwater, according to new research.

How Conquest Changed the Climate The vast empire established by Genghis Khan during the 13th century is renowned for its ...

From confined spaces to cutting-edge aircraft, failures to align risk perception with reality can have catastrophic consequences. What steps can close the gap to improve safety outcomes.

Satellites circling Earth have many different functions, including navigation, communications and Earth observation. About 8% ...

The recent flooding in Texas was a catastrophe. The US National Weather Service provided warnings and forecasts before the ...