The Earth is shaking less under coronavirus lockdowns

During the coronavirus pandemic, people are moving less — and so is the planet.

• Apr 3, 2020

"Above normal" Atlantic hurricane season on tap, researchers say

At least eight of the 16 named tropical storms that are forecast will reach hurricane status with winds greater than 74 mph, according to Colorado State University.

• Apr 2, 2020

Human impact on environment raises risk of pandemics

Some members of the scientific community have been warning for years that it was not a matter of if, but when​ another pandemic​ would threaten humanity.

• Apr 2, 2020

NASA's Perseverance rover is bringing a hidden message to Mars

After NASA shared a photo of the rover's plaque carrying the names of nearly 11 million people, eagle-eyed fans spotted something special.

• Apr 1, 2020

NASA offers online fun amid coronavirus

NASA is offering some help to families who are quarantined during the coronavirus. The space agency's website has dozens of tutorials to fascinate any math, science and space lovers.

• Apr 1, 2020

SpaceX wins NASA moon program contract

SpaceX's Dragon XL cargo ships will support NASA's Artemis moonwalkers and allow extended research.

• Mar 27, 2020

Great Barrier Reef suffers another mass bleaching

This is the third mass coral bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef in just five years.

• Mar 26, 2020

Australian bushfire smoke killed more people than fires: Study

Smoke from the fires caused 417 deaths and more than 4,400 hospitalizations.

• Mar 20, 2020

Air pollution clearing due to coronavirus lockdowns

Satellite images show strict lockdowns to stop the spread of the coronavirus are also having an impact on the environment.

• Mar 20, 2020

Nature up close: Allowing nature to tend to our souls

"Sunday Morning" contributing videographer Judy Lehmberg offers a break from the virus

• Mar 20, 2020

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