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La Niña is here! Here’s what that means for our weather
After being expected for months, La Niña conditions have finally emerged in the tropical Pacific Ocean. Here's what that means for our weather.
January 15, 2025
Too cold to snow? Do cold temperatures prevent snow?
Can it ever be too cold to snow? The fact is, no matter how cold a snow-producing cloud is, if it has a source of water, it can build big snowflakes.
January 12, 2025
New species of moray eel discovered and named Hades
A moray eel has been discovered and named after the god of the underworld: Hades. This species prefers turbid waters, muddy substrates and hides from the light.
January 9, 2025
Blame asteroid for demise of dinosaurs, not volcanoes
Did an asteroid cause the demise of dinosaurs? Or was it volcanoes, or both? A new study said the huge Chicxulub asteroid impact is still to blame.
January 6, 2025
Animal spies: The world’s most bizarre secret weapons
Governments have long relied on animal spies for covert operations, enlisting pigeons, cats and, recently, a beluga whale.
January 5, 2025
Right whales have a longer lifespan than scientists thought
Right whales in the Southern Ocean have a median lifespan of around 74 years. And they can live for up to 130 years, twice as long as scientists thought.
January 5, 2025
Equatorial plasma bubbles and their effect on air travel
Equatorial plasma bubbles are pockets of low density in the Earth's ionosphere in regions around the equator. They pose risks to aviation. Read more.
January 3, 2025
Peering down at star-shaped cities from space
Satellites in space give us a clear view of these star-shaped cities in Europe. Read more about these cities, which are hundreds of years old, here.
December 31, 2024
The Boxing Day tsunami 20-year anniversary
The 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami is December 26, 2024. The event was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
December 26, 2024
Why does an evergreen tree have a pyramid shape?
Those who admire the pyramid shape of an evergreen tree might enjoy knowing that its shape has evolved in response to wind, snow, and light.
December 24, 2024
