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New microscopic view of ocean floor life
Underwater microscope provides new views of ocean-floor sea creatures in their natural setting.
July 16, 2016
Moon photobombs Earth
In early July, a satellite camera caught the moon crossing the face of Earth.
July 14, 2016
Noctilucent clouds over northern Europe
Photos from far northern Europe last night and this morning (July 13 and 14, 2016) of a wonderful display of noctilucent, or night-shining, clouds.
July 14, 2016
Keeping Earth safe from asteroids
How NASA is working to keep Earth safe from asteroids and other hazards that come from deep space.
July 13, 2016
Russian glacier-covered volcano erupting
The Klyuchevskoy volcano on Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula is erupting. Ash explosions affecting air traffic could occur at any time.
July 12, 2016
Many fish evolved to survive on land
"A fish out of water might seem an extraordinary thing, but in fact it is quite a common phenomenon," said these researchers.
July 11, 2016
Intense season for Amazon fires ahead?
Scientists working with a seasonal fire forecast say the recent El Niño's long-lasting effects may cause an intense fire season in the Amazon in 2016.
July 9, 2016
Are goats our new best friend?
Have you noticed how your dog will gaze at you when it wants something from you? Researchers have learned that goats do the same thing.
July 6, 2016
Looking for a pristine landscape? Sorry …
If you're hoping to escape civilization and head into an unaltered wilderness, you might be surprised to learn it no longer exists on Earth, a study says.
July 6, 2016
16-year-old spots rare bird in Brazil
It was Grandpa Pinpin’s dream to see his favorite bird, Spix’s Macaw, before his death at 94. He didn't accomplish it, but his 16-year-old granddaughter did.
July 5, 2016
