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'Major disruption' has caused Arctic polar vortex to slide off North Pole, scientists say
A sudden stratospheric warming event reversed the winds that make up the northern polar vortex on March 9. A new animation shows the vortex also moved away from the Arctic towards Europe.
North America is 'dripping' down into Earth's mantle, scientists discover
Seismic mapping of North America has revealed that an ancient slab of crust buried beneath the Midwest is causing the crust above it to "drip" and suck down rocks from across the continent.
Rare colorful lightning caught on camera by ISS astronaut. 'OK, this is kind of out there'
"OK, this is kind of out there and caters to your inner Uber-Geek."
How to debate a flat-Earther: Proven scientific arguments and strategies
Some people around the world believe our planet is flat. Here's the (surprising) truth about debating them.
ESA's new documentary paints worrying picture of Earth's orbital junk problem
The European Space Agency's new documentary short tackles the question of whether space debris has reached crisis level.
This sulfur-based space molecule could tell us about the emergence of life on Earth
Researchers have created a "fingerprint" of a sulfur-based molecule found in space that may offer new clues about the formation of life on Earth.
Cosmic rays may be the elusive spark for lightning here on Earth
Cosmic rays may play a role in triggering lightning, a new study suggests, offering an out-of-this-world answer to a long-standing mystery.
Earth's sea ice hits all-time low, NASA satellites reveal
Sea ice impacts storms and coastal erosion — and NASA says Earth's total sea ice content has hit an all-time low.
