Water of an ancient sea identified under Chesapeake Bay

Half a mile under Chesapeake Bay is the oldest sizable body of seawater to be identified worldwide. This ancient sea is thought to be 100-145 million years old.

Amazing video: Storm surge from Super Typhoon Haiyan

Powerful footage from the Philippines, taken when Super Typhoon Haiyan hit on November 8. The video shows how destructive storm surge can be.

Russian meteor was a wake-up call, says scientist

“If humanity does not want to go the way of the dinosaurs, we need to study an event like this in detail,” said earth scientist Qing-zhu Yin.

Dogs likely originated in Europe more than 18,000 years ago, say biologists

"The wolf is the first domesticated species and the only large carnivore humans ever domesticated," said biologist Robert Wayne.

Can corals adapt to climate change?

A new study has uncovered evidence that corals may be adapting to climate change, but the response may not persist if CO2 emissions aren’t reduced.

Major severe weather outbreak likely for Ohio River Valley today

Nearly 120 million people in the U.S, could be affected by severe weather today. Strong tornadoes, damaging winds over 70 mph, and large hail are possible.

How do we balance needs of energy, water, and climate?

A new MIT study underscores the need to examine trade-offs before choosing energy technologies.

Scientists track new giant iceberg

Experts are watching an enormous iceberg that is separating from the Antarctica continent. Roughly the size of Manhattan, the iceberg could threaten shipping lanes.

Computer model offers daily forecasts of wildfire growth

Updated with new observations every 12 hours, the computer model predicts critical details such as the extent of the blaze and changes in its behavior.

Video: Home at the shore

A thanks to those working on the Jersey shore to restore damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. This video shows the beauty that's still there.

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