Iceland braces for eruption of Fagradalsfjall volcano

Iceland declared a state of emergency on November 10, 2023, near Fagradalsfjall volcano, dormant for 800 years until 2021. Now it looks poised to erupt again.

Bird names poised for a change, say ornithologists

The American Ornithological Society announced that it will be changing the bird names for some 70 to 80 bird species. Here's why they're doing it.

A fogbow is cousin to a rainbow

A fogbow is like a white rainbow. It's made by much the same process as rainbows but with a fog's smaller water droplets instead of larger raindrops.

Anticrepuscular rays: How to see them

If you want to see anticrepuscular rays, look carefully opposite the direction of the sun. They are most often seen at sunrise or sunset.

Bats, a spooky season icon, are our lifeform of the week

Bats might be spooky, but they pollinate flowers, control insect pests, and have inspired scientists to improve human lives in many ways.

New coral reefs and seamounts discovered in the Galápagos

Scientists on a research vessel exploring the Galápagos Islands discovered two deep-sea coral reefs and two previously uncharted seamounts.

Space vehicle reentries shed exotic metal particles to Earth’s atmosphere

NOAA studies made of Earth's stratosphere suggest that space vehicle reentries shed exotic metal particles in Earth's atmosphere.

What’s a fairy ring of mushrooms? Why is it a circle?

Have you ever noticed mushrooms growing in a circle? It's known as a fairy ring, and it's the result of a fungus growing underground. But why is it round?

Mystery fairy circles are a global phenomenon, says AI study

Here's the 1st study to map fairy circles on a global scale, suggesting these circular patches in arid ground are more widespread than thought.

Manatees might return to the endangered species list

Manatees died in record numbers over the past two years. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering relisting them as an endangered species.