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Tornadoes hard to forecast, but predictions improving
Meteorologists are making improvements in forecasting tornadoes. New tools, such as drones and computer modeling, are aiding improvements.
April 1, 2023
How wildlife can help curb global warming
A new study shows that protecting wildlife can play a huge role in carbon storage and limiting climate change. Read what animals make a big difference.
March 29, 2023
Here’s why rainbows have a curved or arcing shape
Rainbows have a curved shape because they're made from light reflected after hitting spherical raindrops. Learn more about rainbows here.
March 29, 2023
Tornado outbreak kills 26 in Mississippi
A tornado outbreak devastated areas of the Deep South on Friday, March 24, 2023. Authorities said 26 people lost their lives in the storms.
March 25, 2023
Aurora photos from Thursday’s geomagnetic storm
A geomagnetic storm produced aurora visible from even southern states on March 23, 2023. See some of our best aurora photos here.
March 24, 2023
Does a green sky predict a tornado is coming?
If you see a foreboding, green sky, it's best to take cover. A tornado might not be approaching, but green skies can be a sign of hail and other bad weather.
March 23, 2023
What is bioluminescence? It’s a living light
Bioluminescence is living light. From plankton to jellyfish to fireflies, many creatures around the world can glow in the dark. Learn more here.
March 17, 2023
Mount Everest climbers leave their germs behind
Researchers found microbes, including those from humans, within the death zone of Mount Everest. This has implications for our future in space.
March 17, 2023
Asteroid 2023DW won’t hit Earth on Valentine’s Day 2046
Astronomers have now said asteroid 2023DW will most likely not hit Earth on Valentine's Day 2046. In fact, there's a 99.972% chance that 2023DW will miss us.
March 16, 2023
How fast is daytime growing? Guy Ottewell explains
How fast is daytime growing? A table in this post shows differences in the time of sunrise as we approach the March equinox.
March 16, 2023
