Glacier collapse in Switzerland. Village buried, one still missing

A glacier collapse in the Swiss Alps has buried a village and blocked a nearby river. At least 1 person is reported missing.

Livestream: 100 hours to save America’s forecasts

Watch Skeptical Science's The Weather and Climate Livestream. This 100-hour-plus livestream will feature speakers explaining government cuts and more.

Big cities are sinking in the US. Is yours one?

A new study shows that big cities in the U.S. cities are sinking. Groundwater extraction is the number one reason. See where the problem is the worst.

Humpback whales are giving birth outside breeding grounds

Scientists have found humpback whales and calves swimming in cold waters, far from traditional breeding grounds. Greater awareness could help protect them.

The platypus is a mix of animal parts and talents

The platypus is an amazing animal with many talents. It can move underwater with its eyes closed thanks to its highly sensitive beak, among many things!

NOAA forecast: Atlantic hurricane season above average in 2025

NOAA has released its forecast for the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season. It calls for an above-average hurricane season. Get the details here.

Stargazing in national parks around the world

Stargazing in national parks ... yes! Increasing light pollution in the United States makes national parks some of the last dark refuges.

How did dinosaurs become birds? This fossil offers insights

How did dinosaurs become birds? An exquisitely preserved fossil of the oldest-known bird, Archaeopteryx, has revealed new details.

Flamingos create water vortices to trap their prey

According to a new study, flamingos are active hunters! With their unique body parts and movements, they create water vortices to capture their prey.

The Mount St. Helens deadly eruption was 45 years ago

On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted, killing 57 people. The year 2025 marks 45 years since the deadly eruption, which changed the face of the mountain.