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Deanna Conners
Five see-through animals
These five animals are as transparent as ghosts ... but they're real!
October 28, 2015
Visualize Earth systems this week!
Earth Science Week is October 11–17, 2015. This year's theme is “Visualizing Earth Systems.”
October 12, 2015
2015 wildfire season a record-breaker
Worst recorded years for U.S. wildfires are 2005, 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2012. This year has already joined that list, and wildfire season is still going strong.
September 21, 2015
What is the Yellowstone supervolcano?
Beneath Yellowstone National Park lies a volcanic hotspot. The most recent enormous eruption occurred 640,000 years ago. What's going on now?
September 4, 2015
Bats also face chemical threats
Cave-dwelling bats are fighting an epic battle against the fungal disease white-nose syndrome. Now, they may be facing another foe — chemical contaminants.
September 1, 2015
Large 2015 Gulf of Mexico dead zone
Data from this year’s survey indicate that the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico is above average in size, likely because of heavy rains in June.
August 18, 2015
Impacts of climate change on human health
A new report published in The Lancet finds that “tackling climate change could be the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century.”
July 29, 2015
Many of Earth’s biggest aquifers overstressed
People around the world rely on groundwater for drinking and crop irrigation. But a new satellite data study says that many of our biggest aquifers are overstressed.
July 5, 2015
Earthquakes to blame for Mount Sinabung eruptions?
Scientists think there may be a link between the new volcanic activity at Mount Sinabung in Indonesia and three recent megathrust earthquakes.
June 25, 2015
Now is the time to prepare for hurricanes
Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1 and lasts through November. Preparing in advance saves lives. Some tips to help you plan, here.
June 1, 2015
