• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 20th, 2015
The Past January, February and March Each Set a Global Heat Record

The Past January, February and March Each Set a Global Heat Record

Our planet is getting warmer and warmer at an alarming pace, NOAA researchers show in a recent report

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2015
2014 Confirmed as the Absolute Hottest Year in Modern History

2014 Confirmed as the Absolute Hottest Year in Modern History

NASA says Earth's average surface temperature has upped by 0.8 degrees Celsius (1.4 degrees Fahrenheit) since 1880

US Weather Computer Systems Hacked by the Chinese

US Weather Computer Systems Hacked by the Chinese

Incident was not disclosed right away, no details on damages

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 22nd, 2014
WWII Vessels Lost for 7 Decades Found Off the Coast of North Carolina, US

WWII Vessels Lost for 7 Decades Found Off the Coast of North Carolina, US

The two vessels were discovered at a distance of just 30 miles (roughly 48 kilometers) from the shoreline

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 19th, 2014
This Year's August Was the Hottest Ever Since Record Keeping Began

This Year's August Was the Hottest Ever Since Record Keeping Began

It was also the 38th consecutive August with a global temperature above the 20th century average, NOAA researchers say

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 17th, 2014
Three Ghost Ships Found Close to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Strait

Three Ghost Ships Found Close to San Francisco’s Golden Gate Strait

Specialists with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration say two of these vessel have been identified

NOAA’s IT Security Program Increases Risk of Cyber Attacks

NOAA’s IT Security Program Increases Risk of Cyber Attacks

New report shows that NOAA's IT security program needs to be revised

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 23rd, 2014
NOAA: This Year's June Was the Hottest Since Record Keeping Began

NOAA: This Year's June Was the Hottest Since Record Keeping Began

June was also the 352nd consecutive month with temperatures over the 20th century average

  • History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 24th, 2014
Remains of 1800's Ship Found Near Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, US

Remains of 1800's Ship Found Near Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, US

The SS City of Chester was built in 1875, sank just a few years later, in 1888

This Year's March Was the Fourth Hottest on Record

This Year's March Was the Fourth Hottest on Record

Temperatures were 0.71 degrees Celsius higher than the 20th century average

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 22nd, 2014
New Krypton-Dating Technique Reveals the Age of Ancient Ices

New Krypton-Dating Technique Reveals the Age of Ancient Ices

The method was successfully tested in Antarctica recently

Three Atmospheric Dragons over the United States – Photo

Three Atmospheric Dragons over the United States – Photo

The low-pressure systems have signature, comma-like shapes

Solar Dynamics Observatory Sees X-Class Flare on the Sun

Solar Dynamics Observatory Sees X-Class Flare on the Sun

Events of this class are the most energetic the Sun can produce

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 25th, 2014
Sea Shepherd Asks People to Help Protect Captive Orca Named Lolita

Sea Shepherd Asks People to Help Protect Captive Orca Named Lolita

The marine mammal currently lives at the Miami Seaquarium in Florida

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 20th, 2014
Sea Shepherd Asks People Not to Sign or Share Georgia Aquarium Petition

Sea Shepherd Asks People Not to Sign or Share Georgia Aquarium Petition

The petition in question concerns plans to import 18 beluga whales into the United States

Massive Snowstorm Imaged over Eastern US

Massive Snowstorm Imaged over Eastern US

Cold temperatures are expected to endure over parts of US this March

Four GOES-R Instruments Ready for Integration on the Satellite – Photo Gallery

Four GOES-R Instruments Ready for Integration on the Satellite – Photo Gallery

The satellite is scheduled to launch within the next two years

 
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