Antarctica Explained in One Simple Infographic

Antarctica Explained in One Simple Infographic

Here is what you should know about Earth's southernmost continent

  • 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

  • Nature
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 24th, 2014
NOAA: May 2014 Was the World's Hottest May on Record

NOAA: May 2014 Was the World's Hottest May on Record

The average temperature in May 2014 was 15.54 degrees Celsius (59.93 degrees Fahrenheit)

This Year's April Was One of the Hottest on Record

This Year's April Was One of the Hottest on Record

Temperatures exceeded the 20th century average by 0.77 degrees Celsius

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • April 7th, 2014
Ocean Temperature Fluctuations Linked to Volcanism and Solar Activity

Ocean Temperature Fluctuations Linked to Volcanism and Solar Activity

New study looked at variations in the temperature of the North Atlantic

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • March 11th, 2014
Global Warming Trend to Continue This Century

Global Warming Trend to Continue This Century

Previous estimates remain correct despite recent slowdown

  • Space
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • February 14th, 2014
Coldest Spot in the Universe to Be Created on the ISS

Coldest Spot in the Universe to Be Created on the ISS

NASA plans to use a special experiment for this purpose

Climate Debate Reignited by Cold Snap Affecting the US

Climate Debate Reignited by Cold Snap Affecting the US

Many people see it as evidence that global warming is not happening

Alaska Experiences Record-Breaking Heats in 2013

Alaska Experiences Record-Breaking Heats in 2013

Continental US plagued by cold spell at the same time

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • December 10th, 2013
Coldest Spots on Earth Revealed from Orbit

Coldest Spots on Earth Revealed from Orbit

Data from multiple satellites were stitched together for this study

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 5th, 2013
Agriculture, Climate, Weather Patterns Will All Be Affected by Deforestation

Agriculture, Climate, Weather Patterns Will All Be Affected by Deforestation

Report shows unchecked deforestation has far-reaching effects

Temperatures in the Arctic Hit Highest Levels in 44,000 Years

Temperatures in the Arctic Hit Highest Levels in 44,000 Years

Evidence suggests greenhouse gases are to blame, researchers say

Warmer Climate Fosters Ever More Frequent Tropical Cyclones

Warmer Climate Fosters Ever More Frequent Tropical Cyclones

Higher average temperatures worldwide bring forth increased risks of extreme storms

Highest Possible Temperature Explained [Video]

Highest Possible Temperature Explained [Video]

New clip shows the top temperatures anything in the Universe can achieve

Amazonia Directly Influenced by Atlantic Ocean Temperature Swings

Amazonia Directly Influenced by Atlantic Ocean Temperature Swings

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

  • Nature
  • By Tudor Vieru
  • September 17th, 2012
Global Warming Will Further Intensify Extreme Precipitations

Global Warming Will Further Intensify Extreme Precipitations

The conclusion belongs to a new scientific investigation

Lasers Can Control Superconducting Materials

Lasers Can Control Superconducting Materials

Researchers managed to find a way to make this a reality

 
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