Storm alert Indian Ocean. Will Chido strike Madagascar?

Chido - now a severe tropical storm and still intensifying - is moving toward Madagascar, off southeast Africa. It should sweep past Friday, December 13.

Sun news for December 10: High activity from new region

Sun news for December 10, 2024: Sun activity is back up to high. AR3912 and a region in the southeast had a flare duel. Fast solar wind is on the way.

Emperor penguin reaches Australia: Lifeform of the week

An emperor penguin, normally a resident of Antarctica, reached the temperate waters of Australia. How is that possible? Read more about the penguin Gus.

Magnitude 7 earthquake off California coast

A magnitude 7 earthquake occurred about 50 miles (80 km) offshore of northern California on December 5, 2024. The associated tsunami warning was then canceled.

A meeting of 2 ancient human species in fossil footprints

Scientists have discovered ancient human footprints of 2 different species, showing that they coexisted on the African shore. See the tracks here.

Dinosaur poop fossils give glimpse of ancient Earth

Undigested food in fossilized dinosaur poop, from the late Triassic epoch of Central Europe, provides a glimpse of the environmental conditions of that time.

Oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, is back with an egg!

A beloved albatross named Wisdom is the world's oldest known wild bird. She's back at her winter nesting ground with a new mate ... and she's laid an egg!

Alberta Clipper, Panhandle Hooker, and snow, snow, snow

An Alberta Clipper developed in Canada this week and quickly moved southeast toward the Great Lakes. Meanwhile, the chances for snow have been going up.

Audubon Christmas Bird Count signup has begun

The Audubon Christmas Bird Count, held each winter, is one of the longest-running community science projects. You can help collect important data about birds.

Carnivorous wolves have a sweet tooth: Lifeform of the week

Carnivorous wolves feeding on the nectar of flowers!? Yes! Scientists have seen and documented it for the first time. Read more about wolves here.