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Atlantic hurricane season forecast updated due to El Niño
Colorado State University, one of the 2 organizations that make Atlantic hurricane season forecasts, has now revised its forecast downward for 2026.
July 9, 2026
Dog days of summer: Hottest in July and August
The dog days of summer are named for the Dog Star Sirius - the brightest star in the sky - in the constellation Canis Major the Greater Dog. Learn why here.
July 3, 2026
Extreme heat impacting millions across eastern half of US
A dangerous, extreme heat wave is forecast for the Midwest and East Coast of the United States this week into the holiday weekend. Get the details here.
June 30, 2026
The Tunguska explosion rocked Siberia 118 years ago
The Tunguska explosion on June 30, 1908, is the largest asteroid impact in recorded history. Researchers are preparing for future Tunguska-sized events.
June 30, 2026
The boat-billed heron: When nature thinks big
With its oversized bill and large eyes, the boat-billed heron is a striking example of evolution going big. Read about it here!
June 29, 2026
H5N1 bird flu has now spread to all 7 continents
The H5N1 bird flu has reached Australia, completing its spread to all 7 continents and raising concerns for the nation’s birds, wildlife and livestock.
June 28, 2026
Back-to-back Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164
Two back-to-back Venezuela earthquakes caused devastation last night. The current death toll is at least 164, with over 700 injured.
June 25, 2026
The Caspian Sea – Earth’s largest inland sea – is shrinking
A new study finds the shrinking Caspian Sea is due to a combination of human activity and climate change. A major factor is less inflow from the Volga River.
June 25, 2026
Why aren’t the hottest days on the solstice?
June solstice 2026 is the longest day for us in the Northern Hemisphere, but the hottest days for the northern Earth are still to come. Why is that?
June 24, 2026
Mammatus clouds are ominous and beautiful
Mammatus clouds look like bubbling, low-hanging clouds. They're often associated with thunderstorms. Learn more about them and see photos here.
June 24, 2026
