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Kelly Kizer Whitt

Severe storms, tornadoes, hail for U.S. Midwest and South

The same areas of the Midwest and Mississippi Valley hit late last week by tornadoes will be facing more severe storms this week.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

April 4, 2023

Severe weather pummels U.S. Midwest and South, 21 dead

Severe weather and tornadoes pummeled the central United States, and into the South, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Images and video here.

Peter Forister

Kelly Kizer Whitt

April 1, 2023

How wildlife can help curb global warming

A new study shows that protecting wildlife can play a huge role in carbon storage and limiting climate change. Read what animals make a big difference.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 29, 2023

Tornado outbreak kills 26 in Mississippi

A tornado outbreak devastated areas of the Deep South on Friday, March 24, 2023. Authorities said 26 people lost their lives in the storms.

Peter Forister

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 25, 2023

Aurora photos from Thursday’s geomagnetic storm

A geomagnetic storm produced aurora visible from even southern states on March 23, 2023. See some of our best aurora photos here.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 24, 2023

Moon occults Venus March 24: Best photos here

Part of the world was treated to the sight of the moon occulting Venus on March 24, 2023. See some beautiful photos as the moon occults Venus here.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 24, 2023

Was ‘Oumuamua an outgassing interstellar comet?

Researchers have solved the mystery of the strange orbit of 'Oumuamua. Outgassing from hydrogen gave the interstellar comet its distinctive push.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 22, 2023

Noctilucent clouds on Mars spotted by Mars Perseverance

The Perseverance rover took this image of noctilucent clouds on Mars on March 18, 2023. These night-shining clouds also appear on Earth.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 21, 2023

What is bioluminescence? It’s a living light

Bioluminescence is living light. From plankton to jellyfish to fireflies, many creatures around the world can glow in the dark. Learn more here.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 17, 2023

Mount Everest climbers leave their germs behind

Researchers found microbes, including those from humans, within the death zone of Mount Everest. This has implications for our future in space.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

March 17, 2023

Kelly Kizer Whitt

Kelly Kizer Whitt - EarthSky’s nature and travel vlogger on YouTube - writes and edits some of the most fascinating stories at EarthSky.org. She's been writing about science, with a focus on astronomy, for decades. She began her career at Astronomy Magazine and made regular contributions to other outlets, including AstronomyToday and the Sierra Club. She has nine published books, including a children's picture book, Solar System Forecast, and a young adult dystopian novel, A Different Sky.