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Climate change is everywhere. Moving to a new place because it seems less affected is a fool's errand

Sea ice extent in the Arctic has decreased by about 40 percent since 1979. New technologies are being deployed to regrow it.

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The Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the rim of Jezero Crater, imaged a large Mars dust devil consuming a smaller one. The post See one gigantic Mars dust devil eating another first appeared on EarthSky.

Colorado State University issued their hurricane forecast for the 2025 Atlantic season on April 3, 2025. Get all the details and more information here. The post Above-average hurricane forecast for the Atlantic in 2025 first appeared on EarthSky.

Forecasters have warned of historic flooding in the central US this week, anticipating multiple bouts of heavy rainfall and extreme thunderstorms.

In the West, land managers and firefighting forces are concerned that without adequate snowpack in many mountain ranges, there's less moisture to keep fires from ballooning into fast-moving conflagrations.

For its usual peak growth period, this is the least build-up since records began

Arctic Ice Melt Doubles Risk of Frigid Eurasian Winters, Study Finds

More versatile than standard patio umbrellas, these sturdy, offset umbrellas add shade to even hard-to-reach areas in your outdoor space.

Stardust, an Israeli–US startup, intends to patent its unique aerosol technology for temporarily cooling the planet.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board said the commuter plane that crashed in Alaska, killing 10, was overweight for the weather.

Emergency alerts warn of zero visibility and fire risk

Tests pending as microalgal bloom leaves surfers with cold-like symptoms

NASA will conduct a live flight test of aircraft performing simulated wildland fire response operations using a newly developed airspace management system at

California is experiencing wider swings between wet and dry spells

Jet fuel is spilling into the North Sea after a U.S.-flagged fuel tanker collided with a cargo ship off the eastern coast of England. Thirty-seven people have been brought to shore.

March 8, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

Scientists thought that planets around white dwarf stars would be unhabitable. But a new study shows how some white dwarf planets could support life. The post Speedy white dwarf planets are more likely to be habitable first appeared on EarthSky.