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Big Bend National Park designated as an International Dark Sky Park
Texas' Big Bend National Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park, one of just 10 in the world.
February 11, 2012
Cyclone Jasmine in 3-D: View from space
Satellite data from NASA's TRMM satellite was used to create this 3-D animation of Cyclone Jasmine moving through the South Pacific Ocean.
February 10, 2012
NWS upgrades to dual-polarization radar
All National Weather Service offices will upgrade their Doppler radar to dual-polarization radar. Here's why NWS upgrades will provide better forecasts.
February 10, 2012
Jumping spiders zoom in with green light
Jumping spiders have eyes with special receptors for green light in their multi-layered retina, according to a new study.
February 10, 2012
Shark attacks remain steady, deaths highest since 1993
Shark attacks in the U.S. declined in 2011, but worldwide fatalities reached a two-decade high, according to the International Shark Attack File report released today.
February 9, 2012
Puyehue-Cordón Caulle images of ongoing eruption
Puyehue-Cordón Caulle has been erupting almost continuously since June 4, 2011. See the eruption in images from space.
February 9, 2012
Scientists discover an unusual stone circle
Although it resembles stone circles made by humans, scientists believe that an unusual ring of stones in British Columbia is a natural feature.
February 9, 2012
Indian Ocean humpbacks singing different tunes
Researchers have found an unusual divide in song themes sung by Indian Ocean humpbacks whales in Madagascar and western Australia.
February 8, 2012
Whales talking about, help find out about what?
Scientists are trying to decipher the complex vocalizations of Killer whales and Pilot whales, and they need your help to decipher whales talking.
February 8, 2012
Alan Belward tracks changes to Earth’s forests
EarthSky spoke with satellite researcher Alan Belward, who studies changes to Earth's forests from space.
February 8, 2012
