The Department of Defense has walked back its decision to stop sharing satellite storm data with federal forecasters.
In Rare Spasm of Sanity, Pentagon Backtracks on Plan to Scuttle Storm Tracking
Monthly Archives: July 2025
Astonishing ‘Megaflash’ Sets World Record for Longest Lightning Strike
The streak of lightning, detected using geostationary satellites, stretched across a mild-blowing 515 miles.
Weirdly Hot Rocks in New England Traced to 80-Million-Year-Old Greenland Rift
New research suggests Earth’s lithosphere is dripping rocks like lava lamps.
Trump’s EPA Wants to Pretend That Greenhouse Gases Aren’t a Threat to Human Health
The Trump administration’s latest and greatest assault on climate change mitigation would eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines.
Trump’s EPA Wants to Pretend That Greenhouse Gases Aren’t a Threat to Human Health
The Trump administration’s latest and greatest assault on climate change mitigation would eliminate all greenhouse gas emissions regulations for motor vehicles and engines.
The Arctic Got So Warm in February, Svalbard’s Ground Was ‘Like Soft Ice Cream’
The Arctic outpost meant to safeguard humanity’s future is now ground zero for a host of issues linked to climate change.
The Arctic Got So Warm in February, Svalbard’s Ground Was ‘Like Soft Ice Cream’
The Arctic outpost meant to safeguard humanity’s future is now ground zero for a host of issues linked to climate change.
6th Biggest Earthquake Ever Recorded Strikes Pacific, Triggers Widespread Tsunamis: What We Know So Far
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Russian coast on Tuesday, July 30, triggering a tsunami that sent waves as far as the U.S. west coast.
6th Biggest Earthquake Ever Recorded Strikes Pacific, Triggers Widespread Tsunamis: What We Know So Far
An 8.8 magnitude earthquake rocked the Russian coast on Tuesday, July 30, triggering a tsunami that sent waves as far as the U.S. west coast.
Deadly ‘Wet-Bulb’ Temperatures Are Smothering the Eastern U.S.
That’s bad news for human health.
Deadly ‘Wet-Bulb’ Temperatures Are Smothering the Eastern U.S.
That’s bad news for human health.
How Does Lightning Start? New Research Provides a Groundbreaking Theory
A full understanding of how lightning forms in the clouds has eluded scientists, but new research promises to solve this enduring mystery.
How Does Lightning Start? New Research Provides a Groundbreaking Theory
A full understanding of how lightning forms in the clouds has eluded scientists, but new research promises to solve this enduring mystery.
Brace for the Most Expensive Coffee Yet, as Trump’s Tariffs Mix With the Climate Crisis
From drought-stricken farms to rising trade barriers, the global coffee industry is facing unprecedented strain.
Brace for the Most Expensive Coffee Yet, as Trump’s Tariffs Mix With the Climate Crisis
From drought-stricken farms to rising trade barriers, the global coffee industry is facing unprecedented strain.
Nuclear Winter Would Be Even Worse Than We Thought
The consequences of nuclear catastrophe extend far beyond the initial explosion—it could dismantle global food security for decades to come, a new study suggests.
Nuclear Winter Would Be Even Worse Than We Thought
The consequences of nuclear catastrophe extend far beyond the initial explosion—it could dismantle global food security for decades to come, a new study suggests.
Your Nature Photos Are Doing More Science Than You Think
The number of peer-reviewed studies using iNaturalist data has surged more than tenfold in the past five years, new research shows.
Your Nature Photos Are Doing More Science Than You Think
The number of peer-reviewed studies using iNaturalist data has surged more than tenfold in the past five years, new research shows.
Scientists Uncover Surprising Link Between Tides and Earth’s Biggest Icebergs
Strong ocean tides could be driving the growth of huge fractures in Antarctica’s ice shelves, new research suggests.