Millions of people worldwide are in for a disastrous future of hunger and disease due to climate change, according to a draft report from the UN.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
How to watch the last – and most adorably named – supermoon of 2021
The full strawberry moon will grace the night sky this coming Thursday evening, June 24, across the world.
China marks ‘complete success’ of Mars rover Zhurong with new photos, including a selfie
China released new images of its Mars rover Zhurong on Friday, as state media said it was evidence of the mission’s “complete success.”
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.
It’s hurricane season: 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.
‘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.
‘Ring of fire’ solar eclipse will be visible in North America on June 10
Skywatchers are in for another treat in two weeks: A “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will be visible in parts of North America on June 10.