See Death Valley’s 2016 superbloom

A wonderful video from SkyGlowProject.com that'll let you experience the 2016 superbloom of wildflowers in Death Valley National Park.

M5.2 earthquake shakes California

There were no immediate reports of damage from the moderate earthquake that shook southern California residents awake early Friday morning.

Colombian volcano activity sparks concern

Ash plumes and tremors in Colombia's Nevado del Ruiz volcano are raising fears of destructive mudflows and the possibility of an eruption.

Rare salamander eggs finally hatch

Four months ago, a rare salamander species known as an olm - once believed to be baby dragons - laid 60 rare eggs. Now the eggs have hatched!

Top 10 new species of 2016

From a giant tortoise to a tiny beetle and an early hominid, this year’s top 10 new species list contains some exciting finds.

Lake Mead reaches a record low

Lake Mead - largest U.S. reservoir, as measured by water capacity - has reached a record low. Space images from 2016 and 1984 show its highs and lows.

Deciphering mysterious honey bee decline

While the massive and sudden colony collapses that occurred a decade ago have abated, honey bees are still dying at troubling rates.

Solar storms key to life on Earth?

Energy from our young sun – 4 billion years ago - helped create molecules in Earth's atmosphere that allowed it to warm up enough to incubate life, says study.

Man-eating crocodiles captured in Florida

Monster Nile crocodiles might be Florida’s newest invasive species.

New clues about ancient asteroid strike

New evidence from Australia of an enormous asteroid that struck Earth 3.4 billion years ago, triggering earthquakes and tsunamis and causing cliffs to crumble.