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Ghost peppers: So hot it’s spooky
In 2007, the ghost pepper was determined to be the hottest naturally-occurring pepper on Earth.
November 14, 2012
October ends streak of above average temperatures for U.S.
Although October was below average in temperatures across the contiguous United States, the year 2012 still ranks as the warmest year ever recorded since 1895.
November 14, 2012
When Alaska’s Cleveland Volcano puffs out ash
Scientists keep an eye on this volcano, which can be hazardous to aircraft. When it releases ash, its "aviation code color" may be raised from yellow to orange.
November 12, 2012
Lightning flashes leaked to space resemble atmospheric heartbeart
A global electromagnetic resonance created by the combined lightning storms across our planet.
November 11, 2012
Light earthquake in eastern Kentucky felt from Cincinnati to Atlanta
The 4.3-magnitude quake had a shallow epicenter under the Appalachian Mountains town of Blackey. No immediate reports of injuries or damages.
November 10, 2012
Oddly shaped deep sea carnivorous sponge found off coast of California
Ocean scientists have collected another example of an unusual deep sea carnivorous sponge, shaped like a harp, off the coast of northern California.
November 9, 2012
Baby turtles don’t just go with the flow
With just a few hours of paddling a day, tiny loggerhead hatchlings navigate powerful currents, using the Earth's magnetic field to orient themselves.
November 9, 2012
Future warming likely to be on high side of climate projections, analysis finds
Climate models that project a greater rise in global temperature are likely to prove more accurate than those showing a lesser rise, scientists say.
November 8, 2012
Nor’easter about to hit the US Northeast
Another storm is hitting the same areas that were affected by Hurricane Sandy. More power outages are expected as strong winds impact the Northeast.
November 7, 2012
Strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes Pacific coast of Guatemala
The November 7, 2012 earthquake in Guatemala was felt as far away as Mexico City and El Salvador. No tsunami warning is in effect at this time.
November 7, 2012
