Of all the hazards that hurricanes bring, storm surge is the greatest threat to life and property along the coast. It can ...

FARGO — The Moon exerts a gravitational force upon the Earth, but because this force is related to distance, it is slightly stronger on the side of the Earth nearest the moon and slightly weaker on ...

There are two ways to answer your question. One looks at why the ocean rises and falls every day. The other explores what’s causing sea level to rise over time. I talked about both with my friend ...

The Moon exerts a gravitational force upon the Earth, but because this force is related to distance, it is slightly stronger on the side of the Earth facing the moon and slightly weaker on the away ...

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 ...

Tides occur because of the uneven pull of the Moon’s gravity on different parts of Earth. Portions closer to the Moon are pulled more strongly than those farther away. As the Moon pulls on the portion ...

The case for a newborn ocean on Saturn's moon Mimas continues to build.

In this episode of Tiny Show and Tell Us, we break down the complicated science of tides and why some places have massive tidal swings while others do not. We also cover the role of ancient viral DNA ...

The Moon is getting 1½ inches (3.8 centimeters) farther away from the Earth every year. Scientists measure the distance to the Moon by bouncing lasers off mirrors placed there by space probes and ...

TAYLOR WELL, YOU MAY NOT KNOW IT, BUT RIGHT NOW EARTH IS AT ITS CLOSEST POINT TO THE MOON. FIRST WARNING, METEOROLOGIST BROOKE SILVERING EXPLAINS HOW IT AFFECTS OUR TIDES BROOKE. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU, ...

Q: If the moon can pull the mighty oceans, and if your body is mostly water, then why shouldn’t the moon create tides within you as well? A: In our educated society, not one person in a thousand could ...

Scientists think the moon may have an interior that's kind of similar to Earth's — but questions remain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...