Meet the dragon blood tree. Can this species bleed?

The dragon blood tree is a wonder on the outside and the inside. It has a red sap that solidifies when exposed to oxygen and looks like blood!

Grand Canyon landslide due to Meteor Crater impact?

Two world-famous Arizona attractions – the Grand Canyon and Meteor Crater Natural Landmark – might share a hidden connection.

Tropical disturbance to impact Gulf Coast this week

A tropical disturbance will bring wind and rain to the Gulf Coast states this week. It has the potential to strengthen into Tropical Storm Dexter.

Celebrate Arctic Sea Ice Day with belugas, bears and more

Arctic Sea Ice Day is today, July 15, 2025. And you can participate! Snap pics from a Beluga Boat with attached live cams and classify the whale bits you see.

Teenage Greenland sharks’ hangout spot revealed in new study

Scientists have discovered a high number of juvenile Greenland sharks in Skagerrak, a body of water between Denmark, Norway and Sweden.

Chimpanzees wear blades of grass in their ears and rears

Some chimpanzees in captivity imitated each other with the seemingly useless activity of putting a blade of grass in their ears and rears.

Earth will spin unusually quickly in July and August

The shortest days on Earth for 2025 will be in July and August. But why is Earth spinning faster? It's a bit of a mystery. Get the dates here.

What are hole-punch clouds, aka fallstreak holes?

Have you ever seen a fallstreak hole or hole-punch clouds? They're a type of cloud with a flat layer interrupted by a big hole, often with wisps at the center.

Human dam-building has caused a small (but astonishing) pole shift

Human dam-building - nearly 7,000 dams from 1835 to 2011 - has shifted Earth's poles and caused a drop in global sea levels.

Killer whales make tools to scratch each other’s backs

Killer whales are sociable and intelligent animals that create tools to scratch a partner's back. See images and videos here!

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