Did a comet strike 13,000 years ago change human civilization as we know it? By Chelsea Gohd Could a devastating comet impact in Earth's distant past have forever changed human civilization?
Summer School with Live Science: Project the Stars By Diana Whitcroft Live Science will explore the wondrous world of constellations in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.
Half the country is facing an apocalyptic summer By Stephanie Pappas A severe drought going into the summer is setting up the western United States for water rationing and nasty wildfires.
Arctic Circle is already recording 118 F degree days (and summer is just heating up) By Brandon Specktor EU satellites recorded ground temperatures above 118 degrees Fahrenheit in Arctic Siberia on June 20 — the 2021 summer solstice.
The international date line, explained By Tom Garlinghouse The international date line is a concept often fraught with misunderstanding and confusion. But it plays an important role in our lives and a central role in timekeeping.
Project to map entire ocean floor by 2030 passes 20% mark By Brandon Specktor An ongoing project to map 100% of the global ocean floor by 2030 just passed the 20% mark.
Earth has a 'pulse' of 27.5 million years By Yasemin Saplakoglu Most major geological events in Earth's recent history have clustered in 27.5-million-year intervals — a pattern that scientists are now calling the "pulse of the Earth."
Amazon Prime Day Spotlight Deal: Tegu Blocks up to 40% off By Stephanie Pappas Tegu's high-quality magnetic blocks are up to 40% on Prime Day.
National Geographic chemistry and Earth science kits on sale for Prime Day By Stephanie Pappas From chemistry experiments to Earth science explorations, these Prime Day discounts offer a number of science-minded activities.
How does the summer solstice affect animals? By Kimberly Hickok Even if humans have trouble telling time in the "land of the midnight sun," many animals can adjust their schedules to the summer solstice.
Post-pandemic overcrowding of national parks causing bigger problems than just long lines By Harry Baker The number of people visiting national parks is on the rise as pandemic restrictions ease, causing longer lines and putting a strain on the environment.
Summer School with Live Science: Egg Drop Challenge By Diana Whitcroft Live Science will explore the critical field of engineering in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science.
'Heat dome' scorches western US with record-breaking temps By Stephanie Pappas Temperatures over 120 degrees Fahrenheit are part of a "heat dome" scorching the western United States.
Third-largest diamond on Earth uncovered in Africa, miners say By Brandon Specktor The whopping stone measures 1,098 carats, just a bit less than the second-largest diamond ever found.
Google Earth reveals the world's largest geoglyph By Stephanie Pappas A set of sinuous lines found in the Thar Desert of India may be the largest geoglyph ever discovered.
Huge sinkhole bursts open near underwater 'blowhole' in South Australian coast By Brandon Specktor A large 40-foot-wide sinkhole opened suddenly near South Australia's ancient Limestone Coast, threatening to break away even more
Climate 'tipping points' could push us past the point-of-no-return after less than 2 degrees of warming By Ben Turner Nearly one-third of the 3 million simulations run by scientists showed disastrous effects within 2 degrees of warming, and scientists say their estimates are conservative.
Hoover Dam reservoir reaches record-low water levels By Rachael Rettner The low levels will likely require states to implement water-saving measures.
Dramatic images capture rapid slide of Antarctic glacier By Nicoletta Lanese Scientists studied the acceleration using high-res radar images, captured by satellites.
