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Deanna Conners
Earth
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
Why do tinamou birds lay such colorful eggs?
Scientists said tinamou birds evolved to lay bright egg colors to help closely related species recognize each other and avoid breeding with the wrong species.
April 3, 2026
Leap years, and why 2026 isn’t one
If there were no leap years, eventually February would be a summer month for the Northern Hemisphere. The why and when of leap years, here.
February 27, 2026
Great Backyard Bird Count begins February 13
Show your love for birds by joining the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count. It's free and easy to participate in this 4-day global event. Find out how here.
February 12, 2026
How snowflakes get their distinct and various shapes
Snowflakes form in a variety of different shapes from hexagonal plates to exquisite symmetrically-branching crystals, depending on the temperature and humidity.
February 5, 2026
How to photograph snowflakes from Michael Peres
An expert photographer of nature’s beauty on a minuscule scale, Michael Peres offers you tips on how to photograph snowflakes.
January 28, 2026
Goblin sharks, ghost crabs and vampire bats, oh my!
Goblin sharks, ghost crabs and vampire bats: how did these spooky-sounding animals get their names? Learn more about them here.
October 24, 2025
The Mount St. Helens deadly eruption was 45 years ago
On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people. The year 2025 marks 45 years since the deadly eruption, which changed the face of the mountain.
May 18, 2025
How to see the International Space Station in your sky
The International Space Station has been orbiting our planet since 1998. Here's how to spot the ISS soaring overhead in your nighttime sky.
May 24, 2024
What triggered Yellowstone’s Steamboat Geyser?
Steamboat Geyser in Yellowstone National Park began a new period of heightened activity in March 2018. It's had more than 100 major eruptions since then. Scientists want to know why.
March 7, 2021
