The Lyrids occur every year, and such meteor showers happen when Earth passes through the debris left behind by periodic comets, such as Comet Thatcher (C/1861 G1), as they orbit the sun. The Lyrid meteor shower is considered to be one of the oldest
Donning a gas mask, a demonstrator participates in the first Earth Day celebration in 1970. (AP). Quick quiz: 1. Which labor organization helped fund and organize the first Earth Day celebration? 2. Who said this: “Restoring
In celebration of Earth Day, which takes place on April 22, Apple has started updating the logos of some of its retail stores with green leaf
Celebrating Earth Day 2014. Ecologists and entomologists. Natural history buffs. Bloggers with green thumbs. We're among many WordPress.com users focused on nature and the environment. Today, let's celebrate the work
It's been 44 years since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, and since that time, average temperatures have been rising across the U.S. This Climate Central interactive graphic shows a state-by-state analysis of those temperature trends