Illustration of “Snow Ball” Earth. Earth froze over 717 million years ago. Ice crept down from the poles to the equator, and the dark subglacial seas suffocated without sunlight to power ...

In Antarctic lakes such as Lake Fryxell, fresh water freezes over briny liquid water. New research suggests that the liquid seawater during “snowball Earth” was up to 4 times saltier than modern ocean ...

In 2023, a subatomic particle called a neutrino crashed into Earth with such a high amount of energy that it should have been impossible. In fact, there are no known sources anywhere in the universe ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Exploding trees may be taking over your social media feed, but a local gardening expert says you are unlikely to see them in your own backyard. Rick Vuyst, the former CEO ...

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MADISON, (WKOW) – Videos of trees appearing to "explode" in the cold weather have been circulating on social media. Many of these videos, however, are AI-generated, leading to widespread ...

Ancient rocks once beneath the ocean hold clues of severe conditions unimaginable on today's planet. Artwork showing the Earth during the Cryogenian period. This geologic period lasted from 850 to 635 ...

The Snowball Open is back for the 39th year on Jan. 31, 2026. Hosted by the Orono Lion’s Club at Birch’s On The Lake, attendees can hit the snowy links for 18 holes of ice golf on Long Lake. Brunch ...

America’s ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom may be on track to significantly disrupt the job market, according to analysts. The global AI industry is expected to continue rapidly growing over ...

Bitterly cold arctic air has blanketed parts of the United States over the last week, with some areas getting snow and subzero temperatures. Along with the cold weather comes a natural event called ...

An iconic Chicago event, known for its long history of philanthropy. The Junior Council’s annual Snowball Gala is a night of live music, silent auctions, drinks and tastings from your favorite Chicago ...