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El Niño: Just how strong is this year's version?El Niño: An outbreak of severe storms and freak winter weather in the United States has already taken a deadly toll.
- How well do you know the moon? Take our quiz!
It has been the subject of popular children's books, the setting for blockbuster sci-fi movies, the center of folklore and legends, and the final frontier in the Cold War space race. Earthly beings have always dreamed about the moon, but it's largely remained a mystery for centuries – until now. Are you a moon master or a lunar loser? Test your moon mastery here.
North Korea claims H-bomb test: Is that worse than an atomic bomb?While hydrogen bombs are more powerful, they are also that much more difficult to create.
Magnitude 4.5 earthquake shakes southern Californians awakeThe magnitude-4.5 earthquake occurred early Wednesday and was centered 2 miles north of Banning, about 85 miles east of Los Angeles.
Tiger shark nursery found near New York CityOff the coast of Long Island, scientists have discovered an area where young sand tiger sharks like to hang out.
- Could a burping black hole solve a galactic mystery?
Why don't stars tend to form at the centers of galaxies? A nearby black hole may reveal the answer.
Is oxygen really responsible for the rise of animals on Earth?New research from Denmark concludes that there was enough oxygen in the deep oceans of 1.4 billion years ago to support animal life, though there were no animals yet back then.
Out of this world British invasion: Tim Peake prepares for spacewalkAlthough the US and the UK don't have to go into space to work together, diplomacy is a part of preparation and operations on the International Space Station.
First LookAs storms pound drought-stricken California, what is El Niño anyway?El Niño episodes bring increased precipitation to the west coast of the Americas. How does the system work?
First LookScientists move one step closer to turning water into hydrogen fuel, affordablyResearchers reveal a new mechanism to create hydrogen fuel that could power environmentally clean cars.
What happened to Hawaii's missing whales?The archipelago is normally teeming with humpback whales, which breed in its warm waters. But this year, they seem to be absent.
First LookWith landed rocket safely back in its hangar, what's next for SpaceX?SpaceX made history last month by safely returning a rocket after blasting off into space, but that's just the beginning of Elon Musk's master space plan.
First LookWhat drove the real King Kong to extinction? Check the teeth.Researchers look to tooth enamel to answer questions about Gigantopithecus, a humongous, extinct ape.
First LookIs that star older than we thought? Time to recalibrate, scientists sayThe way scientists currently calculate a sun-like star's age may need some adjustments, according to new research.
Beijing's air quality actually improved in 2015, say officialsChina's aggressive efforts to curb pollution in its capital seem to have paid off, as Beijing's air quality saw a measurable improvement, according to environmental authorities.
What's next for that recovered SpaceX rocket booster?SpaceX's Falcon 9 booster that made a historic first-of-its-kind landing appears no worse for wear, says the company.
The smallest chameleons have the quickest tongues, say scientistsThe tiniest chameleons project their tongues the fastest, farthest, and with the most power, say scientists.
Name game: What to call the periodic table's four newest elements?The four elements, the first to be added to the periodic table since 2011, are currently known as 113, 115, 117 and 118. Got a better name?
First LookCan humans and machines work together to tackle 'wicked' challenges?Scientists say that 'human computation,' a computer science technique that taps the strengths of humans and computers to accomplish tasks that neither can do alone, has the potential to solve the world's most persistent problems.
- Five takeaways from the Paris climate deal
Last month, 195 countries met in Paris and agreed to curb global warming. What are the most important things to know about the Paris climate deal?
