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How snowflakes get their distinct and various shapes
Snowflakes form in a variety of different shapes from hexagonal plates to exquisite symmetrically-branching crystals, depending on the temperature and humidity.
February 5, 2026
Amazing cloud streets video: See it here!
See a new video of cloud streets from off the coast of the southeastern U.S. and read more about the phenomenon here.
February 4, 2026
Expect high tides whenever we have a supermoon
The sun and moon, among other things, affect the height of the tides. Expect higher-than-usual tides for a few days following a supermoon.
February 4, 2026
Jacana birds: Walking on water, breaking the rules
Jacana birds glide effortlessly across wetlands, defying both physics and nature's common gender roles. Discover this amazing creature here.
February 2, 2026
How to photograph snowflakes from Michael Peres
An expert photographer of nature’s beauty on a minuscule scale, Michael Peres offers you tips on how to photograph snowflakes.
January 28, 2026
Heiligenschein is the halo around your head’s shadow
Have you ever looked down at your shadow and noticed it looks like you have a bright halo around your head? That's heiligenschein.
January 28, 2026
Tiger shark mating site identified off Maui
Researchers have identified a tiger shark mating site off Maui. Their study reveals a predictable gathering pattern among the sharks for mating.
January 26, 2026
What causes an aurora, the northern or southern lights?
The aurora, or northern and southern lights, occur when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field. Read more here.
January 25, 2026
Major winter storm set to impact large swath of the U.S.
A major winter storm is affecting millions across the United States. Heavy snow and significant ice is possible starting Friday night. More info here.
January 22, 2026
New clues to woolly rhino extinction found in wolf’s stomach
Scientists found woolly rhino tissue in a 14,400-year-old frozen wolf’s stomach. Genomics suggest these rhinos went extinct rapidly.
January 21, 2026
