Frigid air that normally stays trapped in the Arctic has escaped, plunging deep into the United States for an extended visit ...

The ocean quahog (Arctica islandica) is a clam that redefines what it means to have a long lifespan. This species is famous for being one of the longest-lived animals on Earth, with individuals ...

Forecasts suggest that peak solar activity will make aurora borealis displays even more intense than usual in 2025. Here are ...

A powerful X1.8 solar flare erupted on January 4, 2025, and was recorded at its peak—7:48 a.m. ET—by NOAA’s Solar Ultraviolet ...

The polar vortex is a low-pressure system of cold air that swirls above Earth’s poles. There’s one over the South Pole in ...

"This research advances our understanding of coral restoration and provides an invaluable tool to help address the ongoing ...

Why these scientists keep a close eye on the air way up there and will solar geoengineering help stop climate change? NOAA ...

The Axial Seamount is predicted to erupt in 2025, presenting a rare opportunity for scientists to test their models—tools that hold the potential to save lives.

Really. The federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says a weather forecast that far away is impossible to make. Even a 10-day forecast in only right half the time, it reports. So ...

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said an aerial survey found an entangled whale about 60 miles (96 kilometers) east of the Outer Banks of North Carolina on Dec. 16. Another ...

These systems, known as atmospheric rivers ... from Saturday to Friday, according to the National Weather Service. While much of the West Coast gets soaked, Southern California is not expected ...