The 'Gritty' Details of the Saharan Dust Plume
The Saharan air layer isn't an unusual occurrence, but there's a reason you are probably hearing so much about this dust plume.
Fiery, Not Freezing: Arctic Town Reaches 100ΒΊ for First Time Ever
Charlotte hasn't hit 100ΒΊ in five years, but a town in the Arctic just hit the century mark this week.
Pandemic Leads To Bicycle Shortage Around The World
Fitness junkies locked out of gyms, commuters fearful of public transit, and families going stir crazy inside their homes during the coronavirus pandemic have created a boom in bicycle sales unseen in decades.
Locked Out: UK Records Sunniest Month On Record In May
Britainβs national weather agency has confirmed what most people cooped up at home during the coronavirus lockdown may have guessed β May was the sunniest month on record.
Protests Spotlight Racial Scars Around The World | PHOTOS
Just like coronavirus, racism pays no attention to borders.
Bank of America Building-Sized Asteroid to Closely Pass Earth
Fortunately, this celestial star-slayer will keep a safe distance from our planet.
2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Off to Record Start
Newly formed Cristobal could impact the Gulf Coast as soon as this weekend.
Alarmed By Violence In US, Thousands March In London And Other Cities Around The World | PHOTOS
Nations around the world have watched in horror at the civil unrest in the United States following the death of George Floyd, a black man who died after a white police officer pressed his knee on his neck until he stopped breathing.
New Zealand Leader Carries On With TV Interview During Quake
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern barely skipped a beat when an earthquake struck during a live television interview Monday morning.
Canada Bans Assault-Style Weapons After Shooting Rampage
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an immediate ban Friday on the sale and use of assault-style weapons in Canada, two weeks after a gunman killed 22 people in Nova Scotia.
Western Europe Relaxes Virus Measures, Russia Numbers Spike
Spaniards filled the streets Saturday to exercise outside in gorgeous spring weather for the first time in seven weeks, while German children rushed to playgrounds as countries in Western Europe moved ahead with the gradual relaxation of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
Kim Reappears In Public, Ending Absence Amid Health Rumors
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in 20 days as he celebrated the completion of a fertilizer factory near Pyongyang, state media said Saturday, ending an absence that had triggered global rumors that he may be seriously ill.
Clinical Trial For COVID-19 Patients Now Open At Atrium Health
The first clinical trial for patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is officially open at Atrium Health, according to a news release.
Global Death Toll From Coronavirus Surpasses 200,000
As the global death toll from the coronavirus surpassed 200,000 on Saturday, countries took cautious steps toward easing some lockdowns, while fears of infection made even some pandemic-wounded businesses reluctant to reopen.
World's Playgrounds Silent, Lonely Amid Pandemic | PHOTOS
Instead of joyful peals of laughter from children, one hears only the chirping of birds, or perhaps a lone car rumbling past on the street.
As People Stay Home, Earth Turns Wilder And Cleaner
An unplanned grand experiment is changing Earth.
South Korea Downplays Concerns Over Kim Jong Un's Health
South Korean officials reported no unusual activity in North Korea on Tuesday following unconfirmed media reports that leader Kim Jong Un was in fragile health after surgery.
A Week Of Images From The Coronavirus Pandemic | PHOTOS
A week of images from the coronavirus pandemic
Trump Vows To 'Temporarily Suspend Immigration' Into The US
Returning to a divisive issue at a time of national crisis, President Donald Trump says he will sign an executive order βto temporarily suspend immigration into the United Statesβ because of the coronavirus.
Oil Price Goes Negative As Demand Collapses; Stocks Dip
Oil prices plunged below zero on Monday as demand for energy collapses amid the coronavirus pandemic and traders donβt want to get stuck owning crude with nowhere to store it.
