Large winter storm hits the U.S. Midwest and Mid-Atlantic

Meteorological spring begins in March. However, heavy snow and wind are the dominant story in the U.S. Midwest and Mid-Atlantic.

When flying through the bat cave, be sure to bring a map

Bats supplement echolocation with mental maps of their surroundings.

What causes sinkholes?

And where else in the U.S. might be vulnerable to sinkholes?

HPC changes name to Weather Prediction Center

The Hydrometeorological Prediction Center (HPS) will be called the Weather Prediction Center starting March 5. It is easier to say, spell, and remember.

Hear the whale with a human-like voice

Researchers working near him thought another person was talking and were surprised to find the voice was coming from the whale.

Ink into water in super high-resolution slow-mo

This super high resolution video features slow motion diffusion of ink drops in water. What does it suggest to you ... people dancing ... flowers blooming...?

Good news from the Tortugas marine reserve

A new report from NOAA has found that “no-take” protections in the Tortugas marine reserve are benefiting overexploited reef fish such as groupers and snappers.

The wisdom of astronauts

This amazing video features footage of Earth from space and astronauts speaking on how their experience changed their lives.

Late February 2013 looks stormy for U.S.

The groundhog's prediction of an early spring in 2013 looks highly unlikely now for the U.S. Late February and early March look active and stormy!

New way to measure rain using cell phone signals

Scientists can now measure rain from our cellular phone signals. They hope this technology will lead to improvements in early warning systems for floods.