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New hottest day, in a record-breaking 12 months
The new record for hottest day in recent history came on July 21, 2024, when the average global surface air temperature hit 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit (17.09 C).
July 24, 2024
Nearly extinct Siamese crocodiles hatch in the wild
In June 2024, 60 critically endangered Siamese crocodiles successfully hatched in the wild, in the Cardamom Mountains of Cambodia.
July 24, 2024
New dog-sized burrowing dinosaur discovered in Utah
Fona herzogae, a newly discovered dinosaur species that once lived in Utah, 99 million years ago, is one of a few known species of burrowing dinosaur.
July 24, 2024
Precise space storm alerts could help shield Earth’s tech
A new understanding of the heights of magnetic fields in the sun's active regions will lead to precise space storm alerts and help protect technology on Earth.
July 23, 2024
Here are the US cities most vulnerable to space weather
Scientists identified Milwaukee and Washington, D.C., as US cities most vulnerable to space weather due to the connection of their transformers to the network.
July 23, 2024
Sea urchins are colorful and resistant: Lifeform of the week
Sea urchins possess mega-hard shells. They've been around for some 200 million years. And they're considered an animal even with no brains or blood.
July 22, 2024
Frog saunas could help frogs threatened by fungus
Frog saunas could help saved threatened frogs from the chytrid fungus, which has brought 90 species to extinction. Here's how you can help.
July 19, 2024
Media we love: Archaeology from Space by Sarah Parcak
Archaeology from Space by Sarah Parcak explains how satellite imagery can reveal hidden antiquities from the Egyptians, Maya, Vikings and more.
July 18, 2024
This desert moss could grow on Mars, no greenhouse needed
Scientists in China say a desert moss commonly found on Earth can survive the harsh conditions of Mars. Future astronauts could use it to grow other plants.
July 16, 2024
Kangaroo rats are desert dwellers: Lifeform of the week
Kangaroo rats are small rodents, but they are highly skilled and know how to defend themselves from different predators, including poisonous snakes.
July 15, 2024
