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Possible record-setting Gulf of Mexico dead zone predicted
Spring floods across the Midwest are expected to contribute to a very large and potentially record-setting 2013 Gulf of Mexico "dead zone", according to researchers.
June 19, 2013
Video: Stunning animation of Earth’s greening over one year
NASA and NOAA satellite data from April 2012 to April 2013 was used to generate these animations and images.
June 19, 2013
Amazing video and photos of tornado at Denver Airport on June 18
A photogenic tornado developed near the Denver Airport yesterday. As of now, very little damage has been reported from this storm.
June 19, 2013
Black Forest wildfire most destructive in Colorado’s history
It's now 65 percent contained (as of June 18), and thousands of people are still waiting to return to their homes as firefighters continue to battle the blaze.
June 18, 2013
New deep sea community discovered off coast of Virginia
It's one of only a few known deep sea communities along the U.S. Atlantic coastline. The researchers brought back some great photographs!
June 14, 2013
Severe storms in U.S. Midwest on June 12
High risk areas included Chicago, Ottawa, and Fort Wayne. Wind gusts of 50 mph reported around 6 p.m. local time in Chicago plus dime-sized hail.
June 13, 2013
Purple sea urchins have a weapon against ocean acidification
As the carbon content of the ocean continues to increase, purple sea urchins may be able to adapt rapidly to survive.
June 12, 2013
Critically endangered passion flower
The beautiful Chinese passion flower species Passiflora kwangtungensis may be in danger.
June 12, 2013
Bob Hardage: Using seismic technologies in oil and gas exploration
Seismic waves, the same type of waves used to study earthquakes, are also used to explore deep underground for reservoirs of oil and natural gas.
June 12, 2013
Blood-sucking parasites called deer keds spreading in Norway
A high moose population density and mild autumn weather result in a higher prevalence of deer keds (louse fly parasite). A great deal of pine forest in the habitat of the moose has the same effect.
June 11, 2013
