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Mountain mystery: How’d that record tree get up here?
A professor discovered a record tree in California - a Jeffrey pine - which is now the highest tree to grow in the state. Global warming is the culprit.
May 2, 2025
Chimpanzees know how to party. Boozy fruit, anybody?
Do chimpanzees meet in parties to ingest alcohol like we do? For the first time, scientists have recorded chimps repeatedly eating and sharing fermented fruit.
April 28, 2025
Monday forecast: Tornado outbreak possible in upper Midwest
In a Monday forecast, severe weather with large hail, damaging wind gusts and intense tornadoes across the upper Midwest are expected.
April 27, 2025
Massive wildfire in New Jersey still burning. Images here.
The massive wildfire in New Jersey - which began burning in Ocean County yesterday - has burned thousands of acres, forced evacuations and closed roads.
April 23, 2025
First footage of colossal squid in deep ocean habitat
For the 1st time, scientists have captured footage of a colossal squid. See the young squid in the deep ocean waters of its home environment.
April 22, 2025
The yak is an imposing giant of the high mountains
The yak is an imposing animal that lives in one of the most inhospitable regions on the planet: the Himalayas. How can it withstand the extreme cold?
April 21, 2025
Spotlight on severe weather forecast for central U.S. Easter weekend
There's a severe weather forecast for parts of the central U.S. this Easter weekend. Stay weather aware and know where to go to stay safe.
April 18, 2025
Most meteorites that hit Earth aren’t typical. Why?
Observations and sample-return missions show us that space rocks tend to be rich in water, carbon and organic compounds. Yet meteorites on Earth are not. Why?
April 17, 2025
Mexican burrowing toad looks like a deflated balloon
The Mexican burrowing toad is an expert digger. It can survive extreme conditions and plays a key role in maintaining healthy ecosystems.
April 14, 2025
Not all mudball meteorites are weak, new study shows
The Aguas Zarcas mudball meteorites, which landed in Costa Rica in 2019, were stronger than expected. A new study shows that not all mudballs are weak.
April 13, 2025
