Sign Up for Our Amazing Newsletter!
A daily update by email. Science news, great photos, sky alerts.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Lightning strikes on Earth can trigger electron showers
Scientists have found evidence that lightning strikes on Earth can send showers of electrons raining down from radiation belts surrounding the planet.
February 16, 2025
Bird fossil hints Antarctica was a refuge from killer asteroid
Scientists have found the oldest-known modern bird fossil in Antarctica. It suggests this land could have been a refuge from the dino-killing asteroid.
February 14, 2025
Juvenile sea turtles might be active swimmers
Young sea turtles don't just live in the deep ocean, as previously thought. They appear to be active swimmers, not just drifting on currents.
February 13, 2025
Powerful winter storm to bring heavy snow, ice, tornado risk
A winter storm is moving across the U.S., bringing heavy snow and ice, and creating severe weather in the form of damaging wind gusts and isolated tornadoes.
February 12, 2025
Sharks and rays leap out of the water. But why?
Sharks and rays leap out of the water, but they spend a lot of energy doing it. So, what's the reason behind this behavior?
February 11, 2025
Whale song follows the same pattern as human language
Researchers have found that whale song - the sounds and vocalizations of whales - follows the same statistical properties as human language.
February 11, 2025
Santorini earthquake swarm rattles island: Experts explain
The Santorini earthquake swarm has tourists rattled and thousands evacuating the island. Scientists from GFZ explain what's going on.
February 7, 2025
What if Bennu hit Earth? Simulations suggest catastrophe
Scientists have simulated what would happen if Bennu hit Earth. They said the effects could linger longer than those of the dinosaur-killing asteroid.
February 7, 2025
Aliens could detect Earth from 12,000 light-years away
Researchers looking for aliens say Earth might be detectable by ETs with tech like our own. Our civilization can be seen from 12,000 light years away.
February 7, 2025
Yet another atmospheric river to strike US West Coast today
An atmospheric river has been pummeling California since the weekend, with wind, heavy rain and snow at high elevations. Another one is expected later today.
February 6, 2025
