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The 2015 Great Backyard Bird Count starts February 13
This year’s Great Backyard Bird Count runs from February 13 to February 16. It’s free and easy to participate. Find out how here.
February 12, 2015
Dinosaurs on LSD?
A hallucinogenic fungus, perfectly preserved in amber, suggests that the fungus, the grasses it lived on, and grass-eating dinosaurs co-existed for millions of years.
February 11, 2015
DSCOVR launch rescheduled for Wednesday
Following launch scrubs on Sunday and again today, the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) now is scheduled to launch at 6:05 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 11.
February 10, 2015
Do pulses from seafloor volcanoes trigger climate swings?
Volcanoes on the ocean floor flare up on regular cycles - lasting from two weeks to 100,000 years. Do they help produce suddenly seesawing hot and cold periods?
February 10, 2015
Surprise! Earth’s core has a core
Researchers have found that the Earth’s inner core has an inner core of its own ... smaller than the moon.
February 10, 2015
Stunning view of Antarctica’s tallest volcano
Along Antarctica's Pacific coast, a chain of volcanoes jut from the ice sheet. The tallest of these is Mount Sidley. Here's a satellite view.
February 10, 2015
When sounding rockets launch into auroras …
In late January, researchers launched sounding rockets into the northern lights. Great images and a video!
February 6, 2015
Long-necked dinosaur roamed China 160 million years ago
Scientists report on the discovery in China of a new species of dinosaur - calling Qijianglong - a creature that was "half neck."
February 3, 2015
New study helps sort out Easter Island mystery
What caused the collapse of Easter Island's Rapa Nui society? Was it environmental degradation or the arrival of Europeans? New research suggests it was a combination of factors.
February 2, 2015
Ancient skull offers clues to humans’ migration out of Africa
A partial skull from a cave in northern Israel sheds light on the first modern humans to walk out of Africa and their interbreeding with Neanderthals.
January 30, 2015
