Earth/Weather
A year after the Joplin tornado, researchers review lessons learned.
Methods that might be used to purposely affect the climate and correct for the warming effects of greenhouse gases.
In order to qualify as a true supermoon event, two elements must simultaneously occur.
Climate-driven changes in ocean salinity over last 50 years could bring floods and droughts.
Ancient ocean chemistry changes may be responsible for remarkable period in the history of life on Earth.
A new review suggests that Himalayan glaciers overall are melting no faster than other world glaciers.
A new study suggests leaving old nails or cement in soil could reduce lead contamination.
Scientists reveal the secret of how gypsum forms.
A rare astronomical alignment may have doomed the famous ocean liner.
Increasing acidity in the world’s oceans could pose a greater threat to marine life than warming waters.
Most groundwater contamination problems are not unique to hydraulic fracturing.
Research in Canada shows forests in the west are drying out.