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Brightest quasar in early universe found
The quasar ULAS J1120+0641 is the brightest object yet discovered in the early universe, powered by a black hole with a mass two billion times that of the sun.
June 30, 2011
Annual cost of weather may total $485 billion in U.S.
New analysis may be able to estimate the cost of weather on the U.S. economy. Read more about the new study's economic analysis here.
June 29, 2011
Tropical Storm Arlene forms as clouds gather
Watch a video that shows tropical storm Arlene as it forms in the Gulf of Mexico on June 27, 2011.
June 29, 2011
Loggerhead turtles have predictable movements
A ten-year study shows that loggerhead turtles go back to the same spots year after year.
June 29, 2011
Summer solstice floating lanterns video from Poland
Watch the video of thousands of floating lanterns released on the summer solstice in Pozna, Poland.
June 28, 2011
Arizona Wallow Fire scar seen from space
A June 21 satellite image of the Arizona Wallow fire shows the fire's burn scar as seen from space.
June 28, 2011
Asteroid close miss of Earth June 27
An asteroid the size of an RV motor home will narrowly miss striking Earth on June 27. Read more about the asteroid close miss.
June 27, 2011
In early universe, galaxies were awake or asleep, says study
Astronomers captured light from 40,000 galaxies and discovered that even in the early universe, galaxies were either awake or asleep.
June 27, 2011
Humpback whales make bubble nets with beauty and precision
Humpback whales blow vertical columns of bubbles to herd and corral their prey. Learn more about these beautiful and precise creations.
June 27, 2011
1,500-year-old Mayan tomb revealed in video
Archeologists share their first glimpse inside an ancient Mayan tomb that's been sealed for over 1,500 years.
June 27, 2011
