With an El Niño likely taking shape in the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean, forecasters are already taking into account the likely knock-on effects.
Why it matters: Such an event may alter global weather patterns for at least the next six months to a year, including by limiting the number of Atlantic tropical storms and hurricanes this upcoming season.
A Sun-like star 12,000 light-years from Earth has been spotted eating one of its planets.
Why it matters: The first-of-its-kinddiscovery is a glimpse into the future of our solar system. In about 5 billion years, our Sun will expand, consuming Mercury, Venus and even Earth.
