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Deanna Conners
Algal blooms are getting worse in lakes worldwide
In a global study that analyzed almost 30 years of satellite images of freshwater lakes, most of the lakes showed signs of worsening algal blooms.
November 26, 2019
Night vision specialists: cats, bats, and owls
Three spooky Halloween animals see better at night than we do. Here’s how they do it.
October 31, 2019
Today in science: Happy birthday Albert J. Myer
As you check your local weather forecast today, give a nod to Albert J. Myer, born on this date in 1828, who helped to establish the US National Weather Service.
September 20, 2019
Large 2019 dead zone in Gulf of Mexico
This year's Gulf of Mexico dead zone of oxygen-depleted waters is the 8th largest ever recorded.
August 16, 2019
Corals spreading to subtropical waters
While coral populations are declining in tropical waters, scientists have just detected an increase in subtropical areas, which could be good news for corals.
July 22, 2019
US revamps volcano early warning system
There are 161 active volcanoes in the United States, more than 1/3 of which have been classified as posing a high threat to nearby communities. A new law aims to improve volcano monitoring.
June 27, 2019
How to celebrate World Oceans Day 2019
World Oceans Day is Saturday, June 8. Celebrate! Plan or find an event. Participate on social media. Or ... just go to the beach. Some ideas for participating here.
June 5, 2019
Springtime in northern Europe starting earlier and earlier
New analyses of satellite data show that the start of the spring growing season in northern Europe has advanced by 0.3 days per year from 2000 to 2016.
May 30, 2019
Today in science: Bingham Canyon landslide
On April 10, 2013, one of the largest non-volcanic landslides in the history of North America took place at the Bingham Canyon mine in Utah.
April 10, 2019
What causes landslides and mudslides?
The trigger is usually water. Excessive rainfall can trigger landslides and mudslides because it’s heavy and adds extra weight to the land.
April 10, 2019
