Kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the ozone layer protects humanity and all life from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. But in the troposphere, at ground level, this gas can wreak havoc on ...

Jan. 7, 2025 — If you like the smell of spring roses, the sounds of summer birdsong, and the colors of fall foliage, you have the stabilization of the ozone layer to thank for it. Located in the ...

Could black holes be unexpected contributors to the emergence of life in the universe? A recent study suggests that their ...

Black holes may not be as life-destroying as we thought. A surprising study reveals that the powerful radiation from active ...

Discover the history of flash paper, guncotton, and nitrocellulose. Learn how Christian Schonbein's accidental discovery led ...

Tom Skilling, WGN-TV chief meteorologist emeritus, collaborates with Lisa Dent to host a podcast to spread awareness about the National Weather Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...

When it comes to safe places for life, supermassive black holes are probably the last place you’d consider safe for nearby ...

The EPA's decision on the Valley's ozone nonattainment issue could have big impacts on public health and the local economy.

Elon Musk's satellite internet company has been a game-changer for rural internet, but there could be dire consequences for ...

The Valley has seen decades of big business deals and population growth. A yearslong fight over air pollution could now endanger its future.

Operators follow a 25-year rule: at this point, a satellite’s mission is deemed to have ended and it is lowered into the atmosphere where gravity and friction kicks in. While this helps clear space, ...

The Phoenix area's long-standing ozone pollution issues could have serious impacts on local economic competitiveness and ...