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California blue whales rebound from whaling
In a conservation success story, the number of California blue whales has rebounded to near historical levels after being hunted to near extinction.
September 8, 2014
Today is the first-ever World Shorebirds Day
Saturday, September 6, 2014, is the first World Shorebird Day. How to participate, here.
September 6, 2014
Researchers discover remains of colossal 65-ton dinosaur
Researchers have uncovered a 77-million year old, plant eating, super-massive Titanosaur. The huge animal weighed as much as a herd of elephants.
September 4, 2014
Lifeform of the week: Hoatzin
Physiologically and evolutionarily, the hoatzin is a fascinating bird. Just hold your nose when you're near it.
September 3, 2014
U.S. Southwest may face mega-drought this century
With ongoing climate change, the long view of future drought risk in the U.S. Southwest is not a pretty picture, say scientists.
September 2, 2014
What if you could see the sound of a nightingale?
Australian multimedia artist Andy Thomas creates 3D animations of bird songs. He calls them “audio life forms.”
September 2, 2014
At Iceland volcano, a white plume rises from the lava fountains
Observers around the world are watching the Bárðarbunga volcano in Iceland. Read about four likely scenarios for what might happen next.
September 2, 2014
What is the blue hour?
The blue hour - when the sun is some distance below the horizon, when the sky is deep blue and the landscape is suffused with bluish light - is a good time to take photos.
August 30, 2014
Snowfall ahead in a warmer world, says study
An MIT study finds big snowstorms will still occur in the Northern Hemisphere despite global warming.
August 28, 2014
Report: Summer ozone to get much worse in next 35 years
A new report warns of a 70% increase in the number of days with unhealthy summertime ozone levels by the year 2050.
August 28, 2014
