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Earth’s core has a huge, hidden donut shape
Scientists in Australia have discovered a huge donut-shaped region in Earth's core. The finding provides new clues about the dynamics of Earth's magnetic field.
September 6, 2024
Small asteroid hit Earth’s atmosphere Thursday, Sep 5
A small asteroid harmlessly hit Earth's atmosphere above the northern Philippines around 16:39 UTC on September 5, 2024. Watch the videos of the event here!
September 5, 2024
Ancient sea cow was attacked by a crocodile and sharks
The fossil remains of a sea cow from the Miocene Period reveal bite marks that suggest it was attacked by a crocodile and subsequently scavenged by sharks.
September 4, 2024
Landslide-triggered tsunamis becoming more common
Landslide-triggered tsunamis due to melting glaciers and permafrost are becoming more common with global warming. Read more about Alaska and Greenland.
September 3, 2024
Meerkats are our adorable and sociable lifeform of the week
Meerkats are adorable mammals you can't help but love. They live in groups and take care of each other, especially the cubs and the sick members.
September 2, 2024
Underwater robots to explore beneath Antarctic ice
Scientists have designed underwater robots to study ice melt patterns beneath Antarctic ice shelves. They tested the robots in the Arctic Ocean.
September 1, 2024
Virga is rain that doesn’t reach the ground
Learn what virga is and how it forms, and see great photos to help you learn how to identify it yourself! Plus, learn if radar can pick up virga.
September 1, 2024
Humpback whales manufacture and wield tools
Humpback whales create and manipulate bubble nets as tools. Alone and in groups, the whales use the nets to encircle prey and maximize their catch.
August 28, 2024
Svalbard is melting above the Arctic Circle
Svalbard is melting. These Norwegian islands are one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. Satellites witnessed rapid melt in the summer of 2024.
August 27, 2024
The passion flower is our flamboyant lifeform of the week
The passion flower plant is a gift for the senses. Its flowers are aromatic, abundant and colorful. And some types have an edible fruit.
August 26, 2024
