Earth records hottest year ever in 2024
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
Earth recorded its hottest year ever in 2024, surpassing the critical 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold, a benchmark tied to devastating climate impacts.
European spacecraft beams back new photos of Mercury
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
The European-Japanese BepiColombo spacecraft captured close-up images of Mercury’s north pole during its final flyby, offering new views of the planet’s surface.
Palisades Fire: Arizona animal rescue fundraises to help victims
Arizona-based nonprofit One Step Wild Burros and Mustang Rescue is fundraising and collecting donations to take to the victims of the Palisades Fire burning in southern California. We have how you can help.
Arizona-based nonprofit One Step Wild Burros and Mustang Rescue is fundraising and collecting donations to take to the victims of the Palisades Fire burning in southern California. We have how you can help.
NASA pitches cheaper, faster plan to bring Mars samples to Earth
NASA has unveiled two revamped plans to bring Mars samples to Earth in the 2030s, reducing costs by nearly half from its initial $11 billion proposal while expediting the timeline.
NASA has unveiled two revamped plans to bring Mars samples to Earth in the 2030s, reducing costs by nearly half from its initial $11 billion proposal while expediting the timeline.
Yes, food and drinks taste different on a plane and there's a reason
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
The dehydrating nature of airplane cabins means food won't taste right.
Winter Storm Blair impacts Sky Harbor Airport
A strong winter storm in the Midwest has caused dozens of flight cancellations and delays at Sky Harbor Airport.
A strong winter storm in the Midwest has caused dozens of flight cancellations and delays at Sky Harbor Airport.
'Dinosaur highway' unearthed in England, dating back 166 million years
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
A worker's discovery of nearly 200 dinosaur tracks in a limestone quarry in Oxfordshire, England, has unveiled a 166-million-year-old "dinosaur highway."
Presidential Medal of Freedom list: Hillary Clinton, George Soros among recipients
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Nineteen of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science were awarded the medal. Here’s the full list.
Top science breakthroughs of 2024: From Nobel winners to brain mapping
A look at the groundbreaking scientific discoveries in 2024 that could shape future innovations in medicine, technology and space exploration.
A look at the groundbreaking scientific discoveries in 2024 that could shape future innovations in medicine, technology and space exploration.
Over 1,000 pounds of space debris crash in south Kenyan village
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
The object was determined to be a separation ring from a rocket, weighing over 1,000 pounds and eight feet in diameter.
Orca Tahlequah seen pushing second dead calf in WA waters
Southern resident orca Tahlequah is suffering the loss of yet another calf. Here's where she and her deceased calf have been spotted.
Southern resident orca Tahlequah is suffering the loss of yet another calf. Here's where she and her deceased calf have been spotted.
Where and when to see the Quadrantids, the first meteor shower of 2025
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
When and how to watch the Quadrantid meteor shower, offering prime viewing conditions under a slim crescent moon.
Northern Lights forecast: Some US states could view aurora borealis for New Year's
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
It’s possible that some upper U.S. states could again get the chance to see the Northern Lights as the world rings in 2025. Here's what to know.
Rare Black Moon to rise as 2024 comes to an end
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
The Black Moon, which is also sometimes called an invisible Moon, will rise on Dec. 30. The Moon will gradually become more visible as it heads to the first-quarter stage by Jan. 6.
Grieving orca who carried dead calf in 2018 now seen with newborn
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
An orca that captured the world’s attention in 2018 after she carried her dead newborn calf for weeks appears to be a new mother again, bringing a sign of hope to researchers.
Once thought extinct, over 1,300 rare snails released on remote island in bold conservation effort
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
Chester Zoo has reintroduced 1,329 critically endangered Desertas Island land snails to Bugio Island in the Atlantic as part of a major conservation effort.
What is Kessler Syndrome and the potential consequences for Earth of growing space debris?
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
What to know about the growing threat of space debris as satellites multiply and experts warn of potential orbital disaster.
Holiday travelers run into major issues in US airports
Weather and other factors are causing delays and cancellations across the country for many passengers trying to get back home after the holidays.
Weather and other factors are causing delays and cancellations across the country for many passengers trying to get back home after the holidays.
Mesa Gateway Airport gets a name change
Mesa Gateway Airport will drop Phoenix from its name in a decision made by the Airport Authority board.
Mesa Gateway Airport will drop Phoenix from its name in a decision made by the Airport Authority board.
Brothers in Utah survive an Avalanche
Two brothers were lucky to escape an avalanche in Utah after one of the men was buried by the snow.
Two brothers were lucky to escape an avalanche in Utah after one of the men was buried by the snow.