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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.
May 22, 2025
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.
May 20, 2025
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.
May 19, 2025
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.
May 18, 2025
Fire season gets an early start in Canada and Minnesota
Fire season in Minnesota and Canada has gotten off to a strong, early start. Read more about the wildfires raging in the north.
May 16, 2025
Severe storms, extreme heat and fire danger: Weather update
Spring is an active season across the United States. Forecasters expect severe storms, extreme heat and more over the coming days. Stay weather aware.
May 14, 2025
Myanmar earthquake: Is this the first fault rupture on film?
A camera filmed a rare moment during the 7.7-magnitude Myanmar earthquake from March 28, 2025. Watch the fault rupture in the earth here.
May 13, 2025
Here’s how fierce T. rex got to North America
A new study explains how tyrannosaurid and megaraptor dinosaurs attained large sizes, and that the ancestor of T. rex originated in Asia.
May 13, 2025
Monk parakeets: The more social, the richer their language
A new study has found that the more sociable monk parakeets are, the more vocal diversity they gain. More about the talkative monk parakeet here.
May 12, 2025
Female bonobos rule the bonobo kingdom. Girl power!
Female bonobos wield power and influence by creating alliances with other females. The females don’t dominate the males but enjoy a high status.
May 5, 2025
