With a radius of almost 2,200 miles, Earth's core is about the size of Mars. It consists mostly of iron and nickel, and contains about about one-third of Earth's mass.
(CNN) — Climate change is sending the world hurtling towards a series of catastrophic tipping points, which risk setting off feedback loops that lock the world into irreversible climate change. That’s the bad news. The good news, however, is that there is also a series of “positive tipping points,” according to an analysis published Thursday by researchers […]
Despite light snow totals along the Wasatch Front, the cold temperatures could make any snow that falls stick to the road, making for a slick commute Friday morning.
The Webb telescope confirmed the existence of an exoplanet for the first time since the space observatory. The world, known as LHS 475 b, is almost exactly the same size as Earth.
Originally Published: 08 JAN 23 03:07 ET Updated: 08 JAN 23 22:44 ET (CNN) — When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, it sent shockwaves around the world. Not only did it trigger widespread tsunami waves, but it also belched an enormous amount of climate-warming water vapor into the Earth’s stratosphere. Related: […]
Nine small earthquakes have registered in northern Utah over the past couple of days. A University of Utah expert says that doesn't mean a bigger quake is coming.
The future of Lake Powell is concerning. Experts say the lake is approaching a dead pool. That's when water in a reservoir is so low it can't flow downstream.