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A word about Earth’s water cycle
Earth's water cycle is vital to life. Although the amount of water on Earth is fixed, it continually cycles between the oceans, atmosphere and land.
June 8, 2022
Slow-spinning neutron star: A new class of object?
Slow-spinning neutron star PSR J0941-4046, sending out unusual radio waves, challenges our understanding of how neutron stars are born and evolve.
June 5, 2022
Planetary defense exercise: This was only a test
As a planetary defense exercise, scientists used a recent approach of Apophis as a test to see how quickly they could track and identify a hazardous asteroid.
June 3, 2022
Have a tornado tale? NOAA wants to hear from you
NOAA wants to hear your tornado tale. They're trying to learn more about how people react in a tornado. Learn more and find a link to their survey.
May 27, 2022
Tinnitus seems to be linked to sleep
Around 15% of the world’s population suffers from tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears. Scientists believe there is a link between tinnitus and sleep.
May 26, 2022
The sun as you’ve never seen it
ESA's Solar Orbiter reached perihelion, its closest point to the sun, in March. Here are stunning closeup images as never seen before.
May 22, 2022
Scientists grow plants in lunar soil
Scientists were able to grow plants in lunar soil. They weren't quite as robust as those grown in earthly soil. But it's a key step for future space missions.
May 22, 2022
Fire season in US Southwest is early and intense
The 2022 fire season started early and is intense. Using prescribed burns and thinning can help reduce how quickly and far a wildfire spreads.
May 11, 2022
Water scarcity ahead for 80% of croplands, but farming methods can help
With a possible water scarcity looming, scientists say farmers can use different techniques to conserve rainwater in soil and crops.
May 8, 2022
Below Antarctic ice, a giant groundwater system
Scientists just announced hundreds of interconnected liquid lakes and rivers below Antarctic ice, with implications for climate change.
May 5, 2022
