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Caddisfly larvae are tiny rock masons. One built this case
A longtime contributor to EarthSky Community Photos, Sheryl R. Garrison, captured this cool image of a rock casing built by a caddisfly. Read Sheryl's story here.
September 26, 2023
What is this weird golden orb from the seafloor?
Scientists have retrieved a weird object from the Gulf of Alaska. Dubbed the "golden orb," it's still a mystery. But now we know it's biological in origin.
September 25, 2023
Extreme rainfall and flooding as Earth warms
Global warming puts more water vapor in Earth's atmosphere. The water vapor will fall out of storms in extreme rainfall and flooding.
September 22, 2023
Why does Earth have 4 seasons every year?
Some assume our planet's changing distance from the sun causes the four seasons. But it's actually the tilt of the Earth's axis.
September 22, 2023
Florida’s bleached corals get emergency sunshades
Scientists constructed sunshades over bleached corals in two of Florida's national parks in an effort to protect them from further damage.
September 21, 2023
Ants, little but tough: Lifeform of the week
Ants are common insects with unique capabilities. They can harvest, herd, milk, and build amazingly complex and stable underground cities.
September 20, 2023
Antarctica experienced wild weather in 2022
Antarctica experienced wild weather in 2022, from heatwaves to an increase of snow and ice on its eastern side, thanks to atmospheric rivers.
September 17, 2023
Kilauea is erupting on Hawaii’s Big Island
Kilauea is erupting, following a 2-month pause. The volcano - on the Big Island of Hawaii - began erupting Sunday, September 10.
September 12, 2023
Morocco earthquake aid is complicated. How to donate
The New York Times reported that Morocco earthquake aid has been slow in coming in some areas. AP put together a great list of places to donate now.
September 12, 2023
Earth just had its hottest 3 months on record
The World Meteorological Organization said that the last three months were the hottest on record for Earth. See charts and hear what officials have to say.
September 8, 2023
