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Global tropical cyclone update for August 15, 2012
A look around of the global tropical cyclone activity. Only immediate threat for now is across southeast China as Tropical Storm Kai-tak pushes to the northwest.
August 15, 2012
Earthquake strikes in ocean north of Japan
A very strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck in the deep ocean east of Russia and north of Japan. No injuries or casualties reported. No tsunami warning.
August 14, 2012
Sandpipers succeed by choosing sex over sleep
In sun-soaked tundra summers, restless birds like sandpipers are more likely to score.
August 13, 2012
Pollution makes carnivorous plants go vegetarian
Nitrogen pollution is giving some carnivorous plants so many nutrients that they don't need to catch as many flies, new research shows.
August 13, 2012
Little Ice Age: What caused it?
Scientists accept that a widespread cooling occurred on Earth, ending around the 19th century. But what caused the Little Ice Age?
August 9, 2012
July 2012 warmest month ever recorded in the U.S.
How hot was July 2012 in the U.S.? The heat for the month beat out the record heat experienced during the Dust Bowl era back in July 1936.
August 9, 2012
Global tropical cyclone update for August 8, 2012
A look at the global tropical cyclone activity of Ernesto and Haikui. Could we see more tropical cyclones develop later this week? Find out here!
August 8, 2012
Gulf of Mexico dead zone likely due to drought
The 2012 Gulf of Mexico dead zone is the fourth smallest since mapping began in 1985 - likely due to drought-induced low amounts of runoff into the Mississippi.
August 8, 2012
Tornado activity lull April-July 2012 in the U.S.
There's been a lull in tornado activity this week. Meanwhile, Canada had some severe weather and tornadoes. Videos of Canadian tornadoes in this post.
August 6, 2012
Dave Pieri on keeping planes safe by watching volcanoes from space
Dave Pieri said, "A person in the U.S. or Europe won't be hit with a volcanic blast. That's almost inconceivable. But they might face a threat when they fly."
August 3, 2012
