Some scientists are calling the dryness in the West a “megadrought,” defined as an intense drought that lasts for decades or longer.
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A ‘space hurricane’ hovered above the North Pole for about 8 hours, study says
For the first time, scientists have spotted what they’re calling a “space hurricane” spinning above the North Pole, according to a new study.
Fossils of oldest titanosaur discovered in Argentina
At about 140 million years old, fossils from a huge dinosaur dug up in Argentina might be the oldest titanosaur yet discovered.
A massive iceberg – larger than New York City – breaks off Antarctica
A 490-square-mile iceberg, larger than New York City, broke off Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf.
Get ready for the full February ‘snow’ moon this weekend
Get ready for the full snow moon on this final weekend of February. Interesting fact: About once every 19 years, February has no full moon at all.
At 17,000 years, Australia’s oldest painting is of the beloved kangaroo
The kangaroo rock painting, done in dark mulberry paint, is the oldest discovered in Australia, scientists announced in a study published Monday.
As winter storm moves into Northeast, Texans will see better weather ahead
A winter storm continues to dump snow and ice across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast on Friday. Millions in Texas grapple with the storm’s aftermath.
‘Just a real mess’: 100M from the South to the East Coast in path of a new winter storm; 2.7M in US without power
Winter’s brutal assault on the U.S. continued Wednesday as another snowstorm roared its way across the nation. Power outages continue in Texas.
At least 4 dead, 150M people under winter advisories as ‘unprecedented’ storm stretches across 25 states; 4.3M without power in Texas
A winter storm continued its assault on the nation Monday, killing people in three states and leaving millions without power in Texas.
Winter storm will bring ice, snow to millions from Texas to New Jersey
Tens of millions are in the path of a potent winter storm from Texas to New Jersey, one that’s forecast to bring a nasty mix of ice and snow.