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Burning questions about winter cold
As the rest of Earth warms, debate continues on what’s causing the mid-latitude chill.
November 21, 2014
Incredible lake-effect snow pounds Buffalo area, continuing today
Over five feet (1.5 meters) of snow fell just south of Buffalo, New York on November 18, 2014. A second round is forecast for today.
November 20, 2014
Carnivorous plants
Faced with lousy soil conditions, some plants came up with a novel solution - eating meat.
November 18, 2014
Study suggests 2014 ocean surface temps warmest on record
2014 is still on track to be the warmest year on record, and ocean surface temperatures appear to be rising as well.
November 17, 2014
More lightning strikes in a warming world?
Rising temperatures could lead to a 50 percent increase in U.S. lightning strikes by the end of the century, says a new study.
November 17, 2014
Slow motion disaster continues at Kilauea
On November 3, a federal disaster declaration was issued for the new lava flow at Kilauea. The lava has destroyed only one home ... so far.
November 14, 2014
Nevada earthquake swarm intensifies
Earthquake activity in northwest Nevada over the past week has been more than in previous months combined, says the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.
November 13, 2014
First gene network operated by brainwaves
Scientists hope a thought-controlled implant might one day help combat neurological diseases, such as chronic headaches, back pain, and epilepsy.
November 13, 2014
Stunning video of twin waterspouts off Ligurian coast, Italy
The twin waterspouts appeared on November 6, 2014 over the sea during a thunderstorm.
November 10, 2014
Nevada earthquake swarm continues
The swarm began on July 12 and has increased in intensity over the past several days.
November 7, 2014
