Nearly three decades of Hurricane Hunter data reveal four features that can help a tilted tropical cyclone straighten its circulation and become capable of intensifying. The findings could give forecasters an earlier warning that a seemingly disorganized storm is becoming primed to strengthen., Read MoreContinue Reading
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 September 20 –… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by aContinue Reading
Climate scientist Michael Mann digs into the story behind the latest numbers. Interview by Steve Curwood, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner “Living on Earth,” public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with climate scientist Michael Mann.Continue Reading
Agentic workflows are artificial intelligence-powered software systems that chain together multiple models and external tools to tackle complicated tasks, like analyzing a video and answering questions about it. But the way these highly fragmented systems are designed and deployed often causes inefficiencies that can lead to wasted computation, energy, andContinue Reading
When an animal’s environment changes faster than the animal can adapt, its chances of survival can flat-line. The same is true for populations, and even entire species. Now, scientists at MIT and the University of Leicester have found that this connection between evolutionary adaptation and the pace of environmental changeContinue Reading
As climate disasters intensify, mounting debt is leaving vulnerable countries with less money to prepare, recover and invest in climate action. By Alissa de Chassey The countries most vulnerable to climate change are spending nearly 25 times more on repaying debt than on climate action, according to a new ActionAidContinue Reading
Arctic sea ice may move in unexpected ways because individual ice floes are constantly colliding and transferring energy. Researchers found that this simple process can explain several long-standing mysteries about how quickly the ice moves and spreads., Read MoreContinue Reading
Last year, remnants of a typhoon damaged homes, infrastructure and an archaeological dig site. Now, archaeologists are trying to get as many objects out as possible before the next storm. (Image credit: MaryCait Dolan)Continue Reading
The Traitor’s ambitious assault on the planet is fueling climate activism.Continue Reading
The Progress 96 cargo spacecraft approaches the International Space Station for an automated docking to the Poisk module. NASA+ The Roscosmos Progress 96 spacecraft docked to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Poisk module at 9:44 a.m. EDT Saturday. The spacecraft is delivering about three tons of food,Continue Reading
The Progress 93 resupply ship from Roscosmos, carrying about three tons of food, fuel, and supplies for the Expedition 73 crew, is pictured on Sept. 13, 2025, automatically approaching the International Space Station. NASA NASA is streaming live rendezvous and docking coverage as the Roscosmos Progress 96 cargo spacecraft makesContinue Reading
Airport expansions in places like Venice, Barcelona and the Spanish island of Mallorca can undermine local efforts to restrain overtourism, and can even enable more tourists to come.Continue Reading
The World Bank president, Ajay Banga, has worked to make the development institution a magnet for private capital as donor nations face budget constraints.Continue Reading