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Cascade volcanoes still have large pools of magma
Researchers have used seismometers to discover pools of lava sitting under dormant Cascade volcanoes in the Pacific Northwest.
January 29, 2025
Hummingbirds snooze when energy is low
Some species of hummingbirds undertake long migrations. To save energy, they enter a state of hibernation called torpor. Read more about it here.
January 26, 2025
What is the pyrocene? An epoch of human-caused fire
The pyrocene is a newly proposed term to describe a geologic epoch forged by the influence of human-caused fire on Earth.
January 23, 2025
Earth’s asteroid mini-moon a chunk of the moon?
Earth had an asteroid mini-moon late last year for 2 months. Now scientists say that the mini-moon was likely a chunk of our moon ejected in an impact.
January 23, 2025
New species of giant sea bug named for Darth Vader
Are you a fan of Star Wars? If so, you will love this news! A recently discovered species of giant sea bug received Darth Vader's name! Find out why here.
January 18, 2025
Wham! Hear a meteorite hit the ground for the 1st time
See and hear a meteorite for the first time as it hits the ground outside a home on Prince Edward Island in Canada. Watch and listen here!
January 17, 2025
Freezing rain: The beauty and the danger
What causes the dangerous winter weather - freezing rain - that can down power lines, paralyze cities, bring down trees and cause serious accidents?
January 17, 2025
Spiders can smell using their legs! The secret revealed
Spiders can smell using their legs. But, interestingly, young male spiders and females spiders don't possess this ability. Find out why, here.
January 17, 2025
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
