Solar Impulse 2 will begin its flight around-the-world on Monday
The Solar Impulse 2 will begin its flight around the world on Monday.
Oklahoma Earthquakes: Natural Phenomenon or Man-made
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded seven small earthquakes located in central Oklahoma during the past 24 hours. The quakes ranged between 2.6 and 2.9 on the richter scale*. California residents would not…
Summer of Supermoons
It's time to get outside and look around tonight. Last night was the first viewing of our moon as a supermoon. According to NASA, the scientific term for the phenomenon is "perigee…
EPA Proposal: 30% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
According to a Wall Street Journal report, the EPA is expected to submit a proposal for a 25% reduction in carbon emissions by 2020 and 30% reduction by 2030. This reduction is…
New Study: Methane in the atmosphere may be higher than expected
A new study released in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests the level of methane in the atmosphere is greater than previously understood.Prior studies relied on computer models but…
Gulf of Mexico Dead Zone Smaller Than Predicted
Predictive models of hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico suggested the dead zone would range in size from 7,286 to 8,561 square miles. Instead, a July survey group measured the zone to…