The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our ...

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle ...

During extreme summer days, many turn to ice-cold water for relief. However, experts warn that drinking chilled water can ...

In "Ends of the Earth," Neil Shubin travels north and south to explore the frontiers of polar science and history.

Storm drains (also known as catch basins) are the main way stormwater drains from our sidewalks and roadways into the ...

Some fishermen in Chile are not happy, and they're letting their displeasure be known with bricks and flame. It was a chaotic scene in the city of Valparaiso, as protestors threw rocks and other ...

Martian lake beds and deltas reveal the Red Planet’s watery past. But many puzzles remain, scientist Bruce Jakosky says.

Greenland's changing climate also holds potential for the U.S.'s artificial intelligence ambitions. During a Feb. 12 Senate ...

Scientists estimate there are ~1 septillion (1 followed by 24 zeros) planets in the observable universe. This figure is based ...

The United Nations and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have evaluated the state of water and climate ...

The Greenland ice sheet makes up 80 percent of the world’s largest island. And, it’s melting thanks to human-caused climate ...