When humans pump groundwater, it has a substantial impact on the tilt of Earth’s rotation. Additionally, a study documents just how much of an influence groundwater pumping has on climate change.

Earth is home, but it’s also full of surprises. Some of these facts might make you stop and say, “Wait, is that true?” Let’s ...

Geophysical research reveals that pumping Earth’s groundwater causes a change in the planet’s tilt/rotation. Geophysical Research Letters articulates how the Earth tilted 31.5 inches due to pumping ...

Building dams has quietly tilted Earth’s axis by three feet, shifting poles and slowing rotation. A hidden planetary cost of ...

2024 may have been Earth's hottest year in at least 125,000 years, according to a grim climate report published Wednesday (Oct. 29) that describes our world as "on the brink" and warns its "vital ...

Learn about the growth of the South Atlantic Anomaly, a region where Earth's magnetic field has significantly weakened.

Meteorological fall begins on September 1, while astronomical fall starts on September 22 at 2:19 PM ET. Meteorological seasons are based on temperature, while astronomical seasons are based on the ...