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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
Two aerial photos show Jersey coast before and after Hurricane Sandy
Two aerial photographs show a portion of the New Jersey coast before and after Hurricane Sandy.
November 7, 2012
World’s rarest whales washed up on New Zealand beach
Scientists in New Zealand have announced the identification of two exceedingly rare spade-toothed beaked whales, which washed up on a New Zealand beach in 2010.
November 6, 2012
U.S. Northeast braces for another storm this week
It won't be as powerful as Hurricane Sandy. But beach erosion, storm surge, and falling trees likely will occur on Wednesday and Thursday, November 7-8, 2012.
November 5, 2012
