The explosion took place at the center of a galaxy that’s about 390 million light years from Earth.
Author: Doyle Rice, USA TODAY
‘Super Earth’ planet could have right conditions for life
Scientists discovered a distant planet more than twice the size of Earth that could have the right conditions for life to exist, a new study says.
Solar storms may cause whale strandings, study reports
According to the study, California gray whales depend on a magnetic sense to find their way through the ocean.
A heat wave melted 20% of an Antarctic island’s snow in only 9 days
A heat wave earlier this month in Antarctica melted about 20% of an island’s snow in only nine days.
Climate change could be a ‘catastrophic’ national security threat, report warns
“Even at scenarios of low warming, each region of the world will face severe risks to national and global security in the next three decades,” according to a report by the Center for Climate and Security.
Newly discovered species of snail named after teen climate change activist Greta Thunberg
The critter, which was discovered in Brunei on the island of Borneo, now has the scientific name after Greta Thunberg: Craspedotropis gretathunbergae
Black ice causing hazardous travel conditions across Southeast in quick-hitting winter storm
A winter storm is bringing dangerous road conditions and black ice for drivers Friday morning in the Southeast.
Ecuador’s ‘throat of fire’ volcano showing signs of ‘potential collapse,’ study shows
The Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador – known locally as both the “throat of fire” and the “black giant” – is displaying signs of a potential collapse.
What happened to winter? And where’s the polar vortex?
The first two months of winter – December and January – were the warmest on record across the U.S., the NOAA says.
Giant, car-sized turtles once roamed South America, and scientists have the fossils to prove it
The colossal, long-extinct beast lived 5 million to 10 million years ago and measured at 9 1/2 feet – roughly the size and shape of a midsized car.