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6.3-magnitude earthquake strikes Taiwan
Today's Taiwan earthquake has been downgraded to 6.3 magnitude, and it occurred in a remote mountainous region. No reports of injuries or damages so far.
October 31, 2013
Ozone hole 2013
The ozone hole over the South Pole on September 16, 2013. The ozone hole was slightly smaller in 2013 than the average for recent decades.
October 30, 2013
Hummingbird memory
New research suggests the tiny birds may have what might be called an episodic memory – a trait previously thought unique to humans.
October 30, 2013
First-ever evidence of a comet strike on Earth
When it exploded in Earth's atmosphere, the comet rained down a shock wave of fire that obliterated every life form in its path.
October 29, 2013
This date in science: Hurricane Sandy hits U.S. Northeast
Hurricane Sandy affected millions of lives and became the second-costliest storm to hit the U.S., with damage totals estimated around $65 billion dollars.
October 29, 2013
Savage windstorm kills at least 13 in Europe
The powerful windstorm across northern Europe on Monday was one of the worst storms to hit the region in years.
October 29, 2013
Researchers quantify toxic ocean conditions during major extinction
UC Riverside-led study points to an ancient oxygen-free and hydrogen sulfide-rich ocean that may foreshadow our future.
October 28, 2013
Landsat captures images of eruption at Klyuchevskaya
NASA has just released images of the ongoing 2013 eruption at Klyuchevskaya, one of Russia’s tallest and most active volcanoes.
October 28, 2013
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near Japan
A strong earthquake struck Saturday morning (local time) off Japan's coast. No Pacific-wide tsunami warning issued, but a local tsunami warning included the crippled Fukushima nuclear site.
October 25, 2013
Aboriginal hunting practice increases animal populations
Burning approach mixing practical philosophy and knowledge leads to near doubling of lizards and improves habitat.
October 25, 2013
