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Noctilucent clouds: The season is here
Noctilucent clouds appear most commonly around June for Earth’s high latitudes. These mysterious "night-shining" clouds are beautiful ... see photos here.
June 16, 2022
Magnetic pole flip on Earth? Probably not soon
Is the South Atlantic Anomaly a sign that a magnetic pole flip on Earth is imminent? No, say researchers who analyzed 9,000 years of magnetic field history.
June 14, 2022
A meltwater imbalance from Earth’s 3rd Pole
An imbalance in runoff from melting glaciers at Earth's 3rd Pole - aka the Asian Water Tower - may mean more water in the north and less in the south.
June 13, 2022
Rivers can suddenly change course, study says
Studying rivers from space using satellite imagery helps scientists see how rivers can suddenly change course, bringing the risk of flooding to communities.
June 9, 2022
Video: Perpetual Ocean will wow you
To honor Earth's oceans on World Ocean Day (June 8), this beautiful NASA video, Perpetual Ocean, follows the currents and eddies around the world.
June 8, 2022
Ocean rings’ mystery stems from shape of seafloor
Researchers explain why some ocean rings, or eddies, last for months, while other last for years. The secret is the seafloor, they said.
June 8, 2022
Fireflies: How and why they light up
A firefly's familiar glow is caused by a chemical reaction. Why and how fireflies light up here, plus many wonderful firefly photos.
June 8, 2022
A word about Earth’s water cycle
Earth's water cycle is vital to life. Although the amount of water on Earth is fixed, it continually cycles between the oceans, atmosphere and land.
June 8, 2022
New record: Tonga volcano biggest of 21st century
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption was the largest of the 21st century, and the explosion matched the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883.
June 3, 2022
Have a tornado tale? NOAA wants to hear from you
NOAA wants to hear your tornado tale. They're trying to learn more about how people react in a tornado. Learn more and find a link to their survey.
May 27, 2022
