Social media used to study April 27, 2011 tornadoes in U.S. Southeast

University of Georgia researchers used a Facebook page to determine the trajectories of tornado debris.

High 2012 sea surface temps latest in a trend

Sea surface temperatures in the Northeast Shelf Large Marine Ecosystem during 2012 were the highest recorded in 150 years.

Video: Honeybee in ultra slow motion

Watch a honeybee as it starts its flight, filmed with a high speed camera at 3000 frames per second.

Unique chemistry reveals eruption of ancient materials once at Earth’s surface

New study supports theory that Earth’s earliest crust was folded back into its mantle and returned to the surface in volcanoes.

Sunlit snow triggers atmospheric cleaning and ozone depletion in the Arctic

Finding is related to snow atop sea ice, adding a new dimension to scientific concerns about loss of Arctic ice.

Air pollution diminishing air quality at Devils Postpile National Monument

The findings indicate that even at remote eastern Sierra locations, ozone air pollution may be a problem for human and ecosystem health.

CSU projects active 2013 Atlantic hurricane season

CSU is forecasting an active 2013 hurricane season with a high probability for a major hurricane to affect the U.S. coast.

First images from newest Landsat

Landsat satellites have provided a near-continuous record of Earth's surface seen from space for over 40 years. Newest Landsat launched February 11.

Video: Meteor shower in high California desert

Can't wait for tonight's Lyrid meteor shower, or can't watch due to clouds? Check out this beautiful video of the 2010 Geminid shower.

This dinosaur species hatched its eggs like brooding birds

The researchers say this research bolsters our understanding of the evolutionary link between birds and dinosaurs.

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