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New island in Japanese waters
As of December 24, 2013, fresh lava was still pouring from a submarine volcano, building the new island.
December 28, 2013
Your help needed for new research on zombie ants
A fungus takes over the ants' brains - makes them do things they normally wouldn't do - then kills them. You can help fund new research on these ants.
December 26, 2013
Globally, November 2013 was warmest November ever recorded
Maybe it's been cold where you live. Still, globally, November 2013 is the warmest November on record and the 345th consecutive month with temps above the 20th century average.
December 24, 2013
Who will get a white Christmas this year?
Who is going to see a snow-covered ground on Christmas Day? Find out here!
December 23, 2013
Test your holiday nut-cracking skills against those of wild monkeys
Humans aren’t alone in the animal kingdom when it comes to using tools to crack nuts. Wild bearded capuchin monkeys are good at it too.
December 23, 2013
Long-lasting greenhouse gas breaks all the records
A newly identified greenhouse gas shatters all other records for the chemical’s potential to contribute to climate change.
December 16, 2013
Rare snow storm hits Middle East
A rare snow storm hit the Middle East, producing record snows and extreme conditions for Syrian refugees.
December 15, 2013
It’s time for Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society’s 114th Christmas Bird Count starts this weekend. It runs until January 5. Info on how to participate here.
December 14, 2013
1.34-million-year-old remains of strong, tree-climbing human ancestor
Researchers found a partial skeleton including arm, hand, leg and foot fragments. They say that P. boisei may have been as tall as 4.5 feet tall, with a robust frame.
December 14, 2013
Arctic caught a break in 2013, as long-term warming continues
"The relatively cool year [in 2013] does little to offset the long-term trend of the last 30 years: the Arctic is warming rapidly, becoming greener and experiencing a variety of changes." - David M. Kennedy
December 12, 2013
