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Do birds have accents? Regional differences in birdsong
Do birds have accents? Yes. From individual to geographical variation, here's why birds of the same species don't always sound the same.
May 8, 2026
2025 Alaska megatsunami shows need for warning system
A 2025 Alaska megatsunami sent a 1,580-foot wave of water up a fjord. It revealed the need for a landslide-triggered tsunami warning system.
May 8, 2026
Von Kármán vortices are mesmerizing, swirling clouds
See von Kármán vortices - mesmerizing, swirling pattern of clouds - in these satellite images. These clouds form when the wind hits a barrier like a mountain.
May 8, 2026
Why are scorpion stings so painful? Metal stingers!
Metal-tipped stingers and pincers could explain why scorpion stings and pinches are so painful. A new study has explored this amazing feature in more detail.
May 7, 2026
What is a derecho? And when is derecho season?
Derechos are fast-moving, widespread wind storms that can produce wind gusts of hurricane-force. Derecho season is during warm months of the year in the U.S.
May 7, 2026
AI-powered robots helping clean Europe’s ocean floor
AI-powered robots are helping researchers locate and remove waste from Europe’s seafloor, making underwater cleanup safer and more efficient.
May 5, 2026
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Tips to stay safe this season
Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10, 2025. Do you have your hurricane kit and evacuation plan ready? Get tips on how to stay safe here.
May 1, 2026
Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are thunderheads spawned by fires
Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are fire-driven thunderstorms. The storms can produce lightning and strong winds that make the fire situation worse.
May 1, 2026
Western US wildfires fewer, but more destructive
A look at western US wildfires over the past 30 years shows they are becoming less frequent. But fires that pop up are also larger and more damaging.
April 30, 2026
5 amazing places to see migrating birds in spring
Birding during spring migration season can be particularly rewarding. Here are 5 amazing places to see migrating birds this spring.
April 30, 2026
