Apr 28 Watch 6:48 The sun is super active right now. Here’s how it can affect electronics on Earth By John Yang, Harry Zahn To most people, the sun is a steady, never-changing source of heat and light. But to scientists, it’s a dynamic star, constantly in flux, sending energy out into space. Experts say the sun is now in its most active period… Continue watching
Apr 28 Watch 1:31 A look at NASA’s new images of Io, Jupiter’s ‘tortured moon’ New research is revealing the secrets of Io, the mysterious volcanic moon of Jupiter. Four centuries after Galileo discovered Io in 1610, NASA sent a spacecraft called Juno on a five-year mission to Jupiter and its moons. Last week, NASA… Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch 6:25 ‘H Is for Hope’ explores history of climate change and why there’s hope for the future By William Brangham, Winston Wilde Data shows that global levels of the three main heat-trapping greenhouse gases — carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide — all reached record highs in 2023 for the second year in the row, and experts say there’s no end in… Continue watching
Apr 23 Global talks to tackle plastic pollution hit critical stage By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Thousands of negotiators and observers representing most of the world’s nations are gathering in the Canadian city of Ottawa this week to craft a treaty to stop the rapidly escalating problem. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Biden marks Earth Day with new grants for solar power By Alexa St. John, Will Weissert, Associated Press President Joe Biden is announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities. Continue reading
Apr 21 Why does luck play such a big role in hockey games? By Mark Robert Rank, The Conversation With low-scoring games and a preponderance of deflected shots, randomness is much more likely to influence NHL teams’ records than those in the other four major U.S. pro sports leagues. Continue reading
Apr 19 These coral reefs suffered major damage. Watch how restoration efforts helped bring them back By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Coral reefs offer crucial habitat for marine creatures and protection for coastal communities, but face a long list of threats due to human activity. One restoration project in Indonesia demonstrates how these ecosystems can bounce back from damage with help. Continue reading
Apr 18 More Americans worried about climate change, but few think Biden’s climate law will help, AP-NORC poll says By Alexa St. John, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Biden points to this climate agenda as a success during his reelection campaign. The poll suggests that although the law has already affected some Americans, it's not widely known and may not be the electoral boost Biden wants. Continue reading
Apr 17 U.S. court rejects a request by tribes to block $10 billion energy transmission project in Arizona By Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press Critics had accused the U.S. Interior Department and Bureau of Land Management of failing to recognize the cultural significance of the San Pedro Valley to several Native American tribes. Continue reading
Apr 15 Central U.S. faces severe thunderstorm threat and possible tornadoes By Associated Press The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center said a large storm system hitting much of the central U.S. over the next few days is expected to bring severe thunderstorms and possible tornadoes Monday evening to Kansas and Nebraska. Continue reading