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Earth’s ‘evil twin’ Venus may have reflected our planet more than expected

When you buy through links in our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn commission. Separated at birth? Earth next to its “evil twin” Venus. | Credit: Robert Lea (Created with Canva)/NASA Earth and its inhospitable “evil twin” may have been brought even closer together, new research suggests. Today, Venus appears to lack the… Read More »

Extreme storms, temperatures and wildfires in 2023 broke records; A scientist explains how global warming is fueling climate disasters

The year 2023 was marked by extraordinary temperatures, forest fires and weather disasters. An unprecedented heat wave in the U.S. pushed Texas and much of the Southwest to well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) for the entire month of July. Historic rainfall in April flooded Fort Lauderdale, Florida with 25 inches of rain in… Read More »