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Sparkling Fireball Ignites the Night Sky of Colorado – Watch Video

Are you ready to admire a new dose of a blinding cosmic phenomenon that made night turn into day? If your answer is “yes”, you’re in luck! Such a fireball ignited the skies over Colorado (USA) on Sunday morning at…

October 4, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Lava From Volcano Eruption Reaches the Sea – La Palma Inhabitants Must Prepare

You just can’t fool around when it comes to nature’s wrath. The recent eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano from the La Palma region of Spain proves it once again. The event was so imposing that mass evacuation was ordered…

September 30, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Here’s How Mercury Ends Up in the Sea: New Study Explains

Did you know that high amounts of mercury released into the atmosphere by industry end up in the sea, reaching the food chain? A new study concluded by the University of Basel based on a thorough analysis warns us about…

September 30, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Earth’s Crust Changes Its Shape in Unexpected Way Due to Ice Melting

Climate change is causing too much ice melting, and this problem needs urgent measures. While researchers are looking for answers, another unexpected outcome of ice melting from the sheets in Greenland and the Antarctic emerges: the crust of Earth is…

September 29, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Don’t Miss the New Timelapse Video Showcasing China to Korea at Night

Things on Earth’s society might be far from perfect, but taking a good look at our home planet from space seems a lot more relaxing and contemplating. Observing that curvature of the Earth, along with all those bright and sparkling…

September 28, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Ancient Cities Offer Key Data About Surviving Climate Change: New Study Explains

Could an ancient city, like the Mesoamerican one, or Khmer, offer enough key details about future climate change? A team of researchers believes that, and now, everything is explained in a new paper. Apparently, some ancient cities adapted to climate…

September 28, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Unforgettable Aurora Above Earth Captured in Photo

The phenomenon of auroras above our heads represents unique sights. However, there are different stages, as auroras can’t always be too bright and beautiful. But thanks to an astronaut from the European Space Agency named Thomas Pesquet, he captured a…

September 28, 2021 · by Jeffrey Olmsted · 0

Guidelines for Sunlight Exposure and Self-Generating Vitamin D Could Need an Update

Everybody should know that the human body naturally produces vitamin D during exposure to sunlight. But even the sun can become an enemy sometimes, although it sustains all life on Earth. Exposure to sunlight for gaining an optimal level of…

September 28, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

How Clouds Can Become Brighter and Fight Global Warming: New Study Details

Did you know that brighter clouds can significantly reduce the amount of solar radiation reaching our planet’s surface? A new study offers more details about that, revealing what emissions of organic compounds from vegetation can do. Here is what you…

September 27, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

“Miracle House” Remains Standing After Massive Volcanic Eruption

A powerful eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano has caused a lot of disorder in the Spanish island of La Palma. Hundreds of houses were destroyed, but one of them was mysteriously left standing in the middle of nowhere. Ada…

September 25, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Discover When Earth’s Oxygen Will Run Out – Should We Worry?

They say you can’t live without love, but oxygen could be even more important. Even the chemical element generated by plants that we all need every second will run out someday, leaving the planet inhabitable. Once again, we have to…

September 24, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 3

Air Pollution Causes 7 Million Premature Deaths Annually: New WHO Report Explains

As Earth’s battle with climate change and global warming continues, we learn that air pollution kills 7 million people each year, as per a new report released by the WHO. Air pollution is currently damaging our health similar to unhealthy…

September 24, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

Mass Evacuation Ordered After Volcano Eruption in Canary Island – Watch Video

Volcanic eruptions are nothing to neglect, and the one that occurred recently on the Spanish island of Las Palma is a good example. Local authorities evacuated thousands of people from their homes, as The Hill writes. Ash and lava caused…

September 20, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

This is the longest Volcanic Eruption in Half a Century: Mount Fagradalsfjall in Iceland

On March 19, volcanologists reported the first lava spewing out of a fissure close to Mount Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes peninsula just southwest of Reykjavik. Now, there are six months since that event, becoming the longest volcanic eruption Iceland has…

September 20, 2021 · by Georgia Nica · 0

UN Report Raises Awareness Regarding Dangerous Global Warming Levels

There are plenty of man-made activities that are contributing to global warming, whether we like to admit it or not. Burning fossils such as oil, coal, and gas lead to heat-trapping gases like carbon dioxide. It’s obvious that new measures…

September 18, 2021 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0