Map of melting in Greenland published by NASA. Credit: NASA/Earth Observatory.
NASA is reporting of new data about the melting in Greenland in 2007. In short: areas at high altitudes (over 1.2 miles above sea level) are experiencing record melting, clocking in at a chilling 150% above average. At lower altitudes, the melting is 30% above [...]
Time is ticking away. If we should believe the Mayan calendar, we only have four years until [...]
Although scientists have basically cleared us from any danger from asteroid 2002 NT7, which originally had been reported as an impact hazard for the year 2019, a newer space rock has been spotted, which may pose a threat even sooner.At around 1.2 km in width, 2003 QQ47 is substantially smaller than 2002 NT7 (2km), but [...]
Global warming, or climate change, is a subject that shows no sign of cooling down. Here’s the lowdown on why it’s happening, what’s causing it, and how it might change the planet.
Is It Happening?
Yes. Earth is already showing many signs of worldwide climate change.
• Average temperatures have climbed 1.4 degrees [...]
