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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Critically endangered passion flower

The beautiful Chinese passion flower species Passiflora kwangtungensis may be in danger.

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.

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.

Dead guppies still make good dads

A sizable portion of wild guppies were fathered by a dead fish.