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Good news! Young tortoises spotted on Galapagos island
Tortoise hatchlings spotted on the island of Pinzón last year are the first to have survived there in more than a century. Thanks to conservation efforts, tortoises are making a comeback.
March 9, 2015
Clearest pictures ever of free-falling snowflakes
Research suggests that our iconic view of snowflakes as "perfect" isn't true.
March 3, 2015
Slushy wave off coast of Nantucket
Sure, the ocean freezes. But this photo of partly frozen waves - caught by photographer and surfer Jonathan Nimerfroh - fascinated even the experts.
February 28, 2015
Chinese rocket breaks up in northern lights
Lucky observers in western North America saw bright lights streaking in the sky Monday night - the disintegration of a Chinese rocket body. Photo and videos here!
February 24, 2015
Saharan dust feeds Amazon rainforest, perfectly
Phosphorus carried in Saharan dust to the Amazon rainforest each year turns out to be just enough to replace that lost from the rainforest due to rain and flooding.
February 24, 2015
Buddhist statue has a mummy inside
The mummy inside this statue - which was found in China - appears to be a man 30 to 50 years old. He was apparently buried alive inside a chamber while meditating.
February 24, 2015
Does dark matter cause mass extinctions?
As we journey around the galaxy, our solar system might regularly interact with dark matter, which might dislodge Oort cloud comets and boost heat in Earth's core.
February 24, 2015
High risk for future U.S. megadroughts
The U.S. Southwest and Central Plains are at high risk for a megadrought later this century if greenhouse gas concentrations continue to rise, says a new study.
February 21, 2015
Filmmakers look to world’s loneliest whale
The whale sings in a sound frequency that is so unusual, no other whales will respond. Filmmakers Josh Zeman and Adrian Grenier want to find it, and make a film about it.
February 21, 2015
Map shows loudest, quietest places in U.S.
A new map created by the National Parks Service. Dark blue areas are the most quiet, light yellow are the loudest. Have a look.
February 19, 2015
