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Baby giraffes inherit spot patterns from mom
A new study suggests spot patterns are linked to survival rates of young giraffes.
October 5, 2018
Arctic sea ice reaches 2018 minimum
On both September 19 and 23, Arctic sea ice dropped to its minimum extent of 1.77 million square miles (4.59 million square km). The 2018 minimum ties for the 6th-lowest in the satellite record.
October 4, 2018
Microbes catch a ride on fog
When fog rolls in, it can bring along communities of airborne microorganisms, says a new study. Moisture in fog allows microbes to last longer than they would in dry air.
October 3, 2018
What we’ve learned from 50 years of ocean drilling
We know more about the surface of the moon than about Earth’s ocean floor. But analysis of core samples from the deep seabed has given us insights into climate change, Earth’s history, and the key conditions for life.
October 2, 2018
Death toll surges over 800 in Indonesia earthquake
Links to stories and images of the 7.5-magnitude earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Indonesia on Friday. By Sunday morning, the death toll had gone over 800, with thousands waiting to be rescued.
September 30, 2018
Study untangles role of pollution, smoke on thunderclouds
Smoky air makes it harder for thunderclouds to grow. But pollution - if it's not too heavy - energizes their growth, according to a new study based on satellite data.
September 30, 2018
NASA balloon tracks electric blue clouds
A balloon mission flying over the North Pole captured 6 million images of these bright blue noctilucent clouds in their home in the upper atmosphere.
September 30, 2018
Pink lagoon provides clues to possible Mars life
This candy-pink lagoon in Spain is providing valuable clues about how extremophile microorganisms might exist on Mars despite the planet's harsh conditions.
September 28, 2018
What are haboobs? Amazing pics and videos
Dust storms, also known as haboobs, occur when winds from dying thunderstorms push downward and pick up sand and dirt across desert areas. Amazing pics and video from last summer's haboobs in Arizona, here.
September 26, 2018
Fight climate change with more swamps
These scientists say the world needs more swamps, bogs, fens, marshes and other types of wetlands.
September 25, 2018
