2020 world carbon dioxide emissions drop record 7% amid COVID-19 pandemic
New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.
New calculations show the world's carbon dioxide emissions plunged 7% in 2020 because of the pandemic lockdowns.
Northern Lights visible over Michigan and other parts of the U.S.
"Auroras could be sighted in the USA in states as far south as, e.g., Illinois and Oregon.”
"Auroras could be sighted in the USA in states as far south as, e.g., Illinois and Oregon.”
Jupiter and Saturn to align in the sky this month as 'Christmas Star'
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
The rare occurrence will happen after sunset on Dec. 21, 2020, the start of the winter solstice.
China successfully lands spacecraft on moon to bring rocks back to Earth
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
The China National Space Administration says Chang'e 5 successfully landed at its designated site shortly after 11 p.m., or 1500 GMT, Tuesday after making a powered descent from its orbiter.
Mysterious object that could be 1960s rocket booster will fly past Earth today: how to view it
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
A mysterious space object that has been captured by Earth's orbit and is widely believed to be a rocket booster from the 1960s is now viewable to skygazers as it gets closer to the planet.
Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
New model projects US COVID-19 cases could double in 2 months
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
A new model from a study conducted by Washington University in St. Louis projects that if the U.S. continues handling the pandemic as it has, cases could double in just two months.
Albino buck photographed in snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin
A rare albino buck was spotted strolling through a snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin.
A rare albino buck was spotted strolling through a snow-covered backyard in Wisconsin.
Pickup truck-sized asteroid came less than 250 miles from hitting Earth
An asteroid roughly the size of a Ford F-150 flew less than 250 miles away from Earth last week, setting a record for the closest-known asteroid to fly past the planet without hitting it, NASA announced.
An asteroid roughly the size of a Ford F-150 flew less than 250 miles away from Earth last week, setting a record for the closest-known asteroid to fly past the planet without hitting it, NASA announced.
Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the rest of November
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
According to EarthSky.org, Jupiter, Saturn and Mars will be visible from Earth for the remainder of November.
Explaining 'leaf tornadoes' and how they form
Many people call these leaf tornadoes but there is a real term for them. They're called wind eddies.
Many people call these leaf tornadoes but there is a real term for them. They're called wind eddies.
Veterans, Gold Star families to get lifetime passes to US national parks
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Veterans and Gold Star families will be given free lifetime access to national parks in the United States, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced.
Scientists discover hell-like planet with oceans of lava, perpetual sunlight and rock rain
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Scientists discovered a planet with oceans of lava and raining rocks.
Creepy, snake-sized invasive worm spotted in Virginia, and it’s ‘essentially immortal’
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
A foot-long invasive species slithered by a suburban Virginia resident last week, leaving pest-control experts scratching their heads before they found help identifying it.
Sterling Heights gives new push in bid for US Space Command headquarters
On Monday, U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael C. Taylor and other officials met to discuss and unite in support of the city's bid for US Space Command.
On Monday, U.S. Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, Sterling Heights Mayor Michael C. Taylor and other officials met to discuss and unite in support of the city's bid for US Space Command.
Chicken nugget launched into space to celebrate supermarket chain’s 50th anniversary
A British supermarket chain celebrated its 50th anniversary by sending a chicken nugget into space.
A British supermarket chain celebrated its 50th anniversary by sending a chicken nugget into space.
Woman returns stolen Pompeii artifacts to historic site after 15 years, claims they’re ‘cursed’
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
A Canadian woman returned artifacts she stole from the Pompeii site almost 15 years ago, claiming that they gave her bad luck.
Astrophysicists say supermassive black holes could be portals to ‘traversable’ wormholes
A team of Russian astrophysicists say supermassive black holes might actually be gateways to other galaxies across space and time.
A team of Russian astrophysicists say supermassive black holes might actually be gateways to other galaxies across space and time.
Nobel Prize for chemistry awarded to American, French women
French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a method of genome editing.
French scientist Emmanuelle Charpentier and American Jennifer A. Doudna have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing a method of genome editing.
NASA tests new $23M titanium space toilet headed for International Space Station
What makes this new toilet so special is its compact size _ it's barely 100 pounds. It's also better suited for women.
What makes this new toilet so special is its compact size _ it's barely 100 pounds. It's also better suited for women.