Key Atlantic current could collapse soon, ‘impacting the entire world for centuries to come,’ leading climate scientists warn (Image Credit: Space.com) Forty-four of the world’s leading climate scientists have called on Nordic policymakers to address the potentially imminent and “devastating” collapse of key Atlantic Ocean currents. In an open letter published online Monday (Oct. 21), […]

‘First tree on Mars:’ Scientists measure greenhouse effect needed to terraform Red Planet (Image Credit: Space.com) What is the amount of greenhouse warming required to heat up the cold climes of Mars enough so that trees can grow on the Red Planet? New research points to how much you’ve got to jack up the carbon […]

7 underrated horror films for Halloween — and their cosmic counterparts (Image Credit: Space.com) Halloween is approaching quickly, meaning many of us have turned our minds to the more ghoulish and macabre elements of life. So, settle in. It’s time to revel in tales of horror and suspense — both on Earth, and beyond. Astronomers […]

NASA reveals new moon landing sites. They’re dark and uncharted. (Image Credit: Mashable) NASA astronauts will land in an eerie place. Unlike the Apollo missions of over 50 years ago, which touched down near the lunar equator, the space agency’s new moon endeavor will land in the south pole. The reason is clear: That’s where […]