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Eleanor Imster
Biggest ever US methane leak from California blowout
The Aliso Canyon leak, finally plugged on February 11, vented 100,000 tons of methane into the atmosphere - a climate impact equivalent to the annual emissions of half a million cars, say scientists.
March 1, 2016
Rare superbloom in California’s Death valley
Heavy autumn rains have transformed the barren landscape into riot of flowers not seen in decade. Have a look!
February 26, 2016
Largest fireball since Chelyabinsk falls over Atlantic
The biggest fireball since the Chelyabinsk explosion plunged through the atmosphere over the Atlantic Ocean on February 6.
February 24, 2016
El Niño prolonging record coral bleaching event
This year's intense El Niño - added to our warming climate - is prolonging what's already the longest global coral die-off on record, according to scientists.
February 24, 2016
Ancient flowers probably poisonous
Two fossil flowers, found perfectly preserved in amber, came from an asterid group that ultimately gave rise to some of the world’s most famous poisons.
February 22, 2016
First robin of the year
On Saturday, our friend Suzanne Murphy got her first robin sighting of the year yesterday in southern Wisconsin. Spring is coming!
February 21, 2016
Milky Way over a frozen pond
The Milky Way rising over a frozen pond in Halibut Point State Park, Rockport, Massachusetts.
February 20, 2016
Moon halo with aurora
It's wonderful to see a halo around the moon - and also an aurora - but how about seeing the two together? Matt Skinner captured the view.
February 19, 2016
Giant flightless bird roamed Arctic 50 million years ago
A bird bigger than Big Bird wandered through the winter twilight of the high Arctic some 53 million years ago.
February 18, 2016
The Blob is dead, scientists declare
The giant patch of warm water in the northern Pacific - nicknamed The Blob - has finally broken up. Compare images from this year and last.
February 17, 2016
