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What is an Equal Earth projection map? See comparisons here

Everyone is familiar with the Mercator map, a flattened view of Earth. But what is the Equal Earth projection map, and how does it compare?

Kelly Kizer Whitt

September 10, 2026

Will fall migration 2026 bring a billion bird night?

Will we see a billion bird night during fall migration this year? And get tips on how you can help birds by turning off exterior lights.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

September 9, 2026

Fall hummingbird migration in progress across North America

The fall hummingbird migration typically lasts from August through October. Spot the birds in every U.S. state and Canadian province as they travel south.

Dave Adalian

September 9, 2026

Reef fish survival threatened by motorboat noise

Reef fish exposed to motorboat noise can end up smaller and struggle to escape predators, says new research into dangerous underwater noise.

Cristina Ortiz

September 7, 2026

These microbes in Antarctica don’t live anywhere else

Researchers have discovered that some microbes in Antarctica are unique to the icy continent and are found nowhere else on Earth.

Paul Scott Anderson

September 6, 2026

Hurricane triplets spin across the Pacific Ocean

Rare hurricane triplets are currently spinning across the Pacific Ocean: Lowell, Karina and Marie. Did El Niño play a part? Find out here.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

September 3, 2026

Lake Powell hits record low, continues to drop

Lake Powell has hit its lowest level ever. Despite the monsoons, like the flash floods that hit Grand Canyon over the weekend, water levels continue to drop.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

September 2, 2026

Will El Niño become supersized? What experts are saying

El Niño is here. But will it become supersized? NOAA says there's a 90% or greater chance for El Niño to become "very strong" between September and January.

Kelly Kizer Whitt

September 1, 2026