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Oldest albatross Wisdom lost her egg
Wisdom – world’s oldest known, banded, wild bird at an estimated age of 63 – laid a new egg in late 2014. Now nature reminds us that life and death go hand in hand.
February 15, 2015
Incredible! Watch great blue heron swallow huge fish
You may have seen a snake swallow a big animal, but have you ever seen a bird do it?
February 15, 2015
Lifeform of the week: From cacao tree to chocolate valentine
Nothing says "I love you" like roasted and pulverized cacao beans, better known as chocolate.
February 14, 2015
The 2015 Great Backyard Bird Count starts February 13
This year’s Great Backyard Bird Count runs from February 13 to February 16. It’s free and easy to participate. Find out how here.
February 12, 2015
Dinosaurs on LSD?
A hallucinogenic fungus, perfectly preserved in amber, suggests that the fungus, the grasses it lived on, and grass-eating dinosaurs co-existed for millions of years.
February 11, 2015
DSCOVR launch rescheduled for Wednesday
Following launch scrubs on Sunday and again today, the Deep Space Climate Observatory (DSCOVR) now is scheduled to launch at 6:05 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 11.
February 10, 2015
Do pulses from seafloor volcanoes trigger climate swings?
Volcanoes on the ocean floor flare up on regular cycles - lasting from two weeks to 100,000 years. Do they help produce suddenly seesawing hot and cold periods?
February 10, 2015
Surprise! Earth’s core has a core
Researchers have found that the Earth’s inner core has an inner core of its own ... smaller than the moon.
February 10, 2015
Stunning view of Antarctica’s tallest volcano
Along Antarctica's Pacific coast, a chain of volcanoes jut from the ice sheet. The tallest of these is Mount Sidley. Here's a satellite view.
February 10, 2015
When sounding rockets launch into auroras …
In late January, researchers launched sounding rockets into the northern lights. Great images and a video!
February 6, 2015
