Sign Up for Our Amazing Newsletter!
A daily update by email. Science news, great photos, sky alerts.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
US winter weather outlook: What will El Niño bring?
NOAA's winter winter outlook says El Niño will bring a warm and wet winter for much of the U.S.
October 16, 2026
Amazon wildfires hide another threat to the rainforest
Amazon wildfires are weakening the rainforest’s ability to absorb carbon, as ozone pollution damages trees that survive the flames.
October 12, 2026
Isaias is a major hurricane, headed for the Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias is the 1st hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. It is now a major hurricane, making landfall around midnight tonight near Pensacola.
October 9, 2026
Why leaves change color in the autumn
Did you know the vivid colors of autumn leaves are there throughout spring and summer, but hidden? Here's why leaves change color in the fall.
October 9, 2026
Kelvin waves: Will El Niño bring coastal flooding to American west?
As El Niño continues to strengthen, it could cause Kelvin waves to move east and eventually trigger coastal flooding in the North American west.
October 7, 2026
Hurricane Nolo is now Typhoon Nolo. Where is it going next?
Hurricane Nolo became Typhoon Nolo on October 4, 2026, after crossing the International Date Line. It is slowly churning toward Japan.
October 6, 2026
What are the world’s loudest birds? Here are 2 contenders
What are the world's loudest birds? Researchers say the bare-throated bellbird and red-legged seriema are 2 major contenders.
October 4, 2026
And the Fat Bear Week winner is … Backpack!
Congrats to Backpack, the winner of Fat Bear Week 2026! Take a look at the final brackets and see where your favorite fatties fell.
October 3, 2026
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest living lizard
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest lizard. It's a venomous predator that can hunt, swim between islands and reproduce without a mate.
September 28, 2026
Would a Yellowstone supervolcano eruption end humanity now?
Yellowstone has undergone 3 massive super-eruptions in the past. If the Yellowstone supervolcano erupted today, would humanity survive?
September 24, 2026
