Scientists reveal first image ever made of a black hole
Scientists on Wednesday revealed the first image ever made of a black hole, depicting its hot, shadowy edges where light bends around itself in a cosmic funhouse effect.
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2018 was 4th warmest, but next 5 years could break records
While 2018 was the fourth-warmest year on record, British meteorologists are predicting the next five years will be much hotter, maybe even record-breaking.
Polar vortex brings extreme cold to parts of U.S., could linger for weeks
It might seem counterintuitive, but the dreaded polar vortex is bringing its icy grip to parts of the U.S. thanks to a sudden blast of warm air in the Arctic.
Elderly, conservatives shared more Facebook fakery in 2016
People over 65 and ultra conservatives shared about seven times more fake information masquerading as news on the social media site than younger adults, moderates and super liberals during the...
Wind, drought worsen fires, not bad management, scientists say
Both nature and humans share blame for California's devastating wildfires, but forest management did not play a major role, despite President Donald Trump's claims, fire scientists say.
More protection: U.N. says Earth鈥檚 ozone layer is healing
Earth鈥檚 protective ozone layer is finally healing from damage caused by aerosol sprays and coolants, a new United Nations report said.
UN report on global warming carries life-or-death warning
Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and ecosystems on this fast-warming planet, an international panel...
UN report on global warming carries life-or-death warning
WASHINGTON -- Preventing an extra single degree of heat could make a life-or-death difference in the next few decades for multitudes of people and ecosystems on this fast-warming planet, an...
Science Says: “The warmer it is, the more fire we see”
As temperatures rise in the U.S. West, so do the flames.
Looking for signs of global warming? They’re all around you
David Inouye is an accidental climate scientist. More than 40 years ago, the University of Maryland biologist started studying when wildflowers, birds, bees and butterflies first appeared each spring on...