It’s Katmai bear cam season! Livestream here

The world-famous Katmai bear cam season begins June 23, 2026. Find the livestream here and learn more about brown bears and Katmai National Park.

Pinocchio frogs seem straight out of a fairy tale

Pinocchio frogs use their extending noses for courtship displays, blending fairy-tale looks with real rainforest survival strategies.

Midwest tornadoes possible today, flash floods across Gulf?

Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are expected in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, while a tropical system could bring flash floods across the Gulf Coast.

Noctilucent clouds are back: Look for them now!

Noctilucent clouds are back. The season is underway! Learn about these stunning night-shining clouds and how to see them. Plus, see a gallery of them here.

Dinosaur-killing asteroid created an abode for life

Scientists have new evidence that the dinosaur-killing asteroid that struck Earth created a hydrothermal habitat that lasted for 8 million years.

Glowworms turn cave ceilings into underground starscapes

Glowworms turn dark New Zealand caves into beautiful starscapes all year round. They use their elegant but deadly displays to trap their prey.

Kilauea spawns a volcanic tornado, or volnado! See it here

On June 14, 2026, the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii produced a volnado, or volcanic-generated tornado. See videos of it here and check out the live cam.

El Niño is officially here! How strong will it get?

NOAA's National Weather Service said on June 11, 2026, that El Niño has arrived. It's likely to strengthen and could become a super El Niño.

Severe weather threat upgraded today for Midwest

Severe weather is expected Thursday across the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Tornadoes, destructive wind and large hail are possible.

What is airglow? This glowing light is not an aurora

Airglow is a light that occurs high in Earth's atmosphere. It's usually too dim to see with the eye, but photographers can capture glorious photographs of it.

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