How did dinosaurs become birds? This fossil offers insights

How did dinosaurs become birds? An exquisitely preserved fossil of the oldest-known bird, Archaeopteryx, has revealed new details.

Flamingos create water vortices to trap their prey

According to a new study, flamingos are active hunters! With their unique body parts and movements, they create water vortices to capture their prey.

The Mount St. Helens deadly eruption was 45 years ago

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people. The year 2025 marks 45 years since the deadly eruption, which changed the face of the mountain.

Fire season gets an early start in Canada and Minnesota

Fire season in Minnesota and Canada has gotten off to a strong, early start. Read more about the wildfires raging in the north.

Severe storms, extreme heat and fire danger: Weather update

Spring is an active season across the United States. Forecasters expect severe storms, extreme heat and more over the coming days. Stay weather aware.

Myanmar earthquake: Is this the first fault rupture on film?

A camera filmed a rare moment during the 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake from March 28, 2025. Watch the fault rupture in the earth here.

Here’s how fierce T. rex got to North America

A new study explains how tyrannosaurid and megaraptor dinosaurs attained large sizes, and that the ancestor of T. rex originated in Asia.

Monk parakeets: The more social, the richer their language

A new study has found that the more sociable monk parakeets are, the more vocal diversity they gain. More about the talkative monk parakeet here.

Female bonobos rule the bonobo kingdom. Girl power!

Female bonobos wield power and influence by creating alliances with other females. The females don’t dominate the males but enjoy a high status.

Hurricane Preparedness Week: Tips to stay safe this season

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 4 to 10, 2025. Do you have your hurricane kit and evacuation plan ready? Get tips on how to stay safe here.

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