Sep 19 WATCH: Colombian leader delivers a bleak warning — that humanity is making itself extinct By David Biller, Associated Press Colombian President Gustavo Petro has delivered an ominous prophecy with grandiose language. He paints a grim picture of what lies ahead if nations fail to swiftly redesign life on this planet. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 6:36 How climate change is making fall foliage less colorful By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Harry Zahn Next Saturday, the autumn equinox will mark the beginning of fall in the Northern Hemisphere. For some, though, the real start of fall is when the leaves change color. But scientists say climate change is affecting both the timing and… Continue watching
Sep 14 WATCH: NASA report says more science and less stigma are needed to understand UFO sightings By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press An independent team commissioned by NASA cautions that the negative perception surrounding UFOs poses an obstacle to collecting data. Continue reading
Sep 12 NASA astronaut Frank Rubio breaks U.S. record for longest spaceflight By Associated Press NASA astronaut Frank Rubio now holds the record for the longest U.S. spaceflight. Rubio surpassed the U.S. record of 355 days on Monday at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 6:38 New report sheds light on environmental, financial costs of invasive species By William Brangham, Andrew Corkery, Winston Wilde Invasive species harm ecosystems around the world and cost the global economy $423 billion a year, according to a new report backed by the UN. A number of researchers believe that estimate may be just the tip of the iceberg. Continue watching
Sep 06 Watch 8:06 Climate scientist discusses this summer’s extreme weather and long-term trends By William Brangham, Shoshana Dubnow, Jonah Anderson, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako Extreme weather is hitting with catastrophic consequences. At least eight people died in Europe after severe storms, 31 people died from flooding in Brazil and more than 80 million Americans are living through blazing temperatures and yet another heat alert. Continue watching
Sep 06 The Great Salt Lake is rapidly shrinking and Utah has failed to stop it, a new lawsuit says By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Organizations including the Sierra Club and the Center for Biological Diversity say that upstream water has been diverted for decades to farmers growing alfalfa, hay and other crops, as well as new development and industry. Continue reading
Sep 06 August caps deadly summer that broke global records for heat, meteorologists say By Jamey Keaten, Seth Borenstein, Associated Press The U.N. weather agency says Earth endured its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer ever measured with a record warm August capping a season of brutal and deadly temperatures. Continue reading
Sep 03 Analysis: Why trash in space is a major problem with no clear fix By Chris Impey, The Conversation Treaties meant to ensure sustainability in space don’t currently regulate private companies, and not every country has signed on to an agreement for sustainable space exploration. Continue reading
Sep 02 After successful moon landing, India launches a spacecraft to study the sun By Ashok Sharma, Aijaz Hussain, Associated Press India launched its first space mission to study the sun on Saturday, less than two weeks after a successful uncrewed landing near the south polar region of the moon. Continue reading