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.

Video: The life of flowers

Watch flowers bloom in this popular timelapse video by Vorobyoff Productions.

Meteorite strikes Russia. Hundreds hurt.

Amateur video broadcast on Russian television show an object speeding across the sky. There was loud boom and an intense flash. Fragments of the meteorite has been located in central Russia.

Best pics from EarthSky Facebook friends during 2012 Backyard Bird Count

During the 2012 Backyard Backyard Bird Count, some great bird pics from EarthSky Facebook friends.

2013 Great Backyard Bird Count goes global

People from around the world are invited to join this year’s Great Backyard Bird Count to be held on February 15–18, 2013.

February 2013 nor’easter recap

The February 2013 nor'easter brought feet of snow throughout the U.S. Northeast and killed at least 15 people.

Large tornado hits Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Amazing pictures and video from Hattiesburg, Mississippi as a large tornado strikes the city on February 10, 2013.