Why more frequent cold blasts could be coming from global warming
Frigid air that normally stays trapped in the Arctic has escaped, plunging deep into the United States for an extended visit ...
An Ocean Quahog Shows Its Age Like Rings on a Tree
The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals ...
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Peak solar activity is forecast for 2025: Here are the best places to see the northern lights around the world
Forecasts suggest that peak solar activity will make aurora borealis displays even more intense than usual in 2025. Here are ...
Solar Fury Erupts: Sun Rings In the New Year With X1.8 Flare
A powerful X1.8 solar flare erupted on January 4, 2025, and was recorded at its peak—7:48 a.m. ET—by NOAA’s Solar Ultraviolet ...
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Polar Vortex And Polar Jet Stream: What's Behind The Freezing Weather In The US?
The polar vortex is a low-pressure system of cold air that swirls above Earth’s poles. There’s one over the South Pole in ...
Biden to Designate Chuckwalla and Sáttítla National Monuments in California
With these two new monuments, Mr. Biden has protected more federal land and waters than any other president, about 674 ...