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Kelly Kizer Whitt

NASA unveils Mars habitat on Earth for a yearlong test

On April 11, 2023, NASA unveiled its test Mars habitat where four volunteers will spend a year. This is a trial for astronauts who may visit Mars in the future.

See 13 volcanoes from space in this video

See 13 volcanoes from space in this new video from the European Space Agency. Plus, learn about the recently active volcanoes on the Kamchatka Peninsula.

Largest-yet seaweed bloom headed to Florida and Caribbean

A massive seaweed bloom of sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean is headed toward the Caribbean and east coast of Florida. Some locals are already seeing it.

Most populous country? India (probably) as of April 2023

India is overtaking China as the world's most populous country. Both currently have around 1.4 billion people. India may take the title sometime in April 2023.

Supernova remnant Cas A is focus of new Webb image

On April 7, 2023, ESA shared this new image from the James Webb Space Telescope of supernova remnant Cassiopeia A. Learn more about it here.

New Uranus image from Webb shows rings, polar cap

NASA released a new Uranus image, highlighting its stunning rings, dynamic atmosphere and brightest moons. Learn more here.

Medieval monks’ moon journals aid modern volcano studies

Medieval monks kept detailed nature journals, which included stories of strangely dark lunar eclipses. Today, those old journals are helping researchers pinpoint dates of past volcanic eruptions.

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.

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.

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.

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