Climate change has made heat waves last longer, study finds

Climate change has made heat waves last longer, study finds

A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.

A recent study suggests that climate change is causing giant heat waves to move slower across the globe, baking more people for longer periods with higher temperatures over larger areas.

Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom

Cities have been eclipse-planning for months, ready to capitalize on tourism boom

The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.

The eclipse’s path to totality is also a path to profits. Cities along the way have been preparing to capitalize on this event for months – some, even years.

NASA to launch rockets into moon’s shadow during April solar eclipse

NASA to launch rockets into moon’s shadow during April solar eclipse

During the eclipse, three rockets will launch as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

During the eclipse, three rockets will launch as part of the Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) mission from the NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia.

Is looking at an eclipse bad for your eyes?

Is looking at an eclipse bad for your eyes?

There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.

There are safe ways to view the upcoming total eclipse this April and that is by wearing protective eyewear or using a handheld viewer that has solar filters.

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

USDA again asks for help squashing these invasive bugs

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

According to the USDA the spotted lanternfly and gypsy moth are highly detrimental invasive insects, causing significant economic and environmental harm.

Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists

Prehistoric giant dolphin discovered in Amazon by paleontologists

A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.

A groundbreaking discovery was made in the Peruvian Amazon as a team of paleontologists from the University of Zurich uncovered a new species of freshwater dolphin dating back between 24 and 16 million years.

Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event

Eloping under the eclipse: Couples to get hitched during rare solar event

Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.

Couples across the country are gearing up to exchange vows under the upcoming total lunar eclipse, with Ohio's Seneca County hosting the "Elope at the Eclipse" event on April 8.

FAA issues travel warning ahead of April's total solar eclipse

FAA issues travel warning ahead of April's total solar eclipse

"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.

"Due to the high volume of traffic along the eclipse path, (airport) arrivals can expect lengthy delays during peak traffic periods," the FAA said.

It’s not too late to plan a trip to see the solar eclipse

It’s not too late to plan a trip to see the solar eclipse

It’s not too late to get in on a trip for the total solar eclipse next month, but be prepared to pay a premium or get a little creative with your itinerary. Here are some tips.

It’s not too late to get in on a trip for the total solar eclipse next month, but be prepared to pay a premium or get a little creative with your itinerary. Here are some tips.

FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse

FAA warns of impacts to air travel during Great North American Eclipse

More than 30 million Americans are estimated to live in the path of totality, with many millions more expected to travel to the 15 states where the event will be visible. The FAA highlighted airports in Dallas, Indianapolis, and Cleveland as being at risk for delays during the eclipse.

More than 30 million Americans are estimated to live in the path of totality, with many millions more expected to travel to the 15 states where the event will be visible. The FAA highlighted airports in Dallas, Indianapolis, and Cleveland as being at risk for delays during the eclipse.

2024 total solar eclipse: Why some states have issued warnings ahead of celestial event

2024 total solar eclipse: Why some states have issued warnings ahead of celestial event

So far warnings were issued in Oklahoma, Ohio and Indiana, advising residents to stock up on essentials such as food, gas and prescriptions. Several more governments are on alert as well.

So far warnings were issued in Oklahoma, Ohio and Indiana, advising residents to stock up on essentials such as food, gas and prescriptions. Several more governments are on alert as well.