Global emissions of heat-trapping gases fell dramatically last year as the pandemic forced much of the world to a halt. But new data has shown they are bouncing back -- fast.Lockdown measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus caused…
"Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vacciiiine! I'm begging of you please don't hesitate," sang Dolly Parton, riffing on her hit song "Jolene" as she received her first Covid-19 vaccine dose."I know I'm trying to be funny now, but I'm dead serious about…
"Vaccine, vaccine, vaccine, vacciiiine! I'm begging of you please don't hesitate," sang Dolly Parton, riffing on her hit song "Jolene" as she received her first Covid-19 vaccine dose."I know I'm trying to be funny now, but I'm dead serious about…
When NASA's Perseverance rover begins surveying the Martian surface in the coming months, the robotic explorer will be searching for signs of ancient life. Then, "Percy," as she's known to her team on Earth, will actually collect those samples, and…
When NASA's Perseverance rover begins surveying the Martian surface in the coming months, the robotic explorer will be searching for signs of ancient life. Then, "Percy," as she's known to her team on Earth, will actually collect those samples, and…
The fight for control of Myanmar has now officially arrived at the United Nations.In a letter seen by CNN, Myanmar's UN Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun has told the international body that he still represents Myanmar, after making an impassioned speech…
The fight for control of Myanmar has now officially arrived at the United Nations.In a letter seen by CNN, Myanmar's UN Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun has told the international body that he still represents Myanmar, after making an impassioned speech…
Remember the movie, "The Day After Tomorrow," in which a catastrophic series of global disasters strike after climate change causes the world's ocean currents to stop?Well, new research reveals Earth's major ocean currents are slowing down, and though the consequences…
Remember the movie, "The Day After Tomorrow," in which a catastrophic series of global disasters strike after climate change causes the world's ocean currents to stop?Well, new research reveals Earth's major ocean currents are slowing down, and though the consequences…
It was a nice day for a spacewalk.Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover Jr. began their spacewalk outside of the International Space Station at 6:12 a.m. ET and ended at 1:16 p.m. on Sunday.The spacewalk assisted with a continuation of…
It was a nice day for a spacewalk.Astronauts Kate Rubins and Victor Glover Jr. began their spacewalk outside of the International Space Station at 6:12 a.m. ET and ended at 1:16 p.m. on Sunday.The spacewalk assisted with a continuation of…
The planet is on "red alert" because governments are failing to meet their climate change goals, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Friday.He described 2021 as a "make or break year" following the release of a UN Framework Convention…
For the thousands of people who work on a spacecraft that journeys to Mars, the result of their efforts often remains unseen once it leaves Earth. That all changed this week when NASA's Perseverance rover returned the first-ever video of…
For the thousands of people who work on a spacecraft that journeys to Mars, the result of their efforts often remains unseen once it leaves Earth. That all changed this week when NASA's Perseverance rover returned the first-ever video of…
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jack Ma, co-founder of China’s most successful tech empire and billionaire entrepreneur.PersonalBirth date: September 10, 1964Birth place: Hangzhou, China Birth name: Ma YunFather: Ma LaifaMother: Cui WencaiMarriage: Zhang Ying (Cathy Zhang)…
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Jacinda Ardern, former prime minister of New Zealand.PersonalBirth date: July 26, 1980Birth place: Hamilton, New ZealandBirth name: Jacinda Kate Laurell ArdernFather: Ross Ardern, police officerMother: Laurell Ardern, school cookChildren: with Clarke…
There is something in the air today. Maybe you've noticed.April 20, or 4/20, is known as "Weed Day" in some circles because the date corresponds with a numerical code for marijuana.Yes, it seems arbitrary. So how did the number 420…
Are you ready to give up caffeine for 40 days? What about your social media accounts? While giving up those things may seem hard for you, Christians long ago used to give up a whole lot more.Ash Wednesday is today.…
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Boris Johnson, former prime minister of the United Kingdom.PersonalBirth date: June 19, 1964Birth place: New York, New YorkBirth name: Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson Father: Stanley Johnson, environmentalist, writer, former politician…
(CNN) — Here’s a look at the Taj Mahal, India’s most popular tourist attraction. The monument is located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India. FactsThe Taj Mahal was built in the 17th century by Mughal Emperor…
