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Tropical Storm Beryl is intensifying
Tropical Storm Beryl is intensifying, with winds just below hurricane status, as it pushes into the U.S. Southeast.
May 27, 2012
Hurricane Bud weakened in Pacific, expected to dissipate
Hurricane Bud was expected to make a quick landfall in western Mexico this weekend, but now it is dissipating.
May 26, 2012
Subtropical Storm Beryl forms for Memorial Day
Subtropical Storm Beryl is second named storm of 2012's hurricane season. Last time we saw two named storms in Atlantic prior to June was back in 1908 and 1887.
May 26, 2012
Top 10 new species of 2012
Sneezing monkey, SpongeBob mushroom, night-blooming orchid and teensy attack wasp make the top 10 new species 2012 list.
May 25, 2012
NOAA releases new ocean floor viewer
NOAA's new online ocean floor viewer that allows anyone with internet access the ability to explore undersea features.
May 25, 2012
Jump in earthquake magnitude, what does it mean?
Each earthquake magnitude is 33 times more powerful than the one before. So each jump in magnitude means a lot! This animation can help you picture it.
May 24, 2012
Smoke-shrouded skies in New Mexico
About 22,000 acres are now burning. Smoke from the fires shrouds southwestern New Mexico. Fire crews are standing by, waiting for the winds to die down.
May 24, 2012
Modern dog breeds unlike ancient ancestors
Modern dog breeds have little in common genetically with their ancient ancestors, according to a new study.
May 22, 2012
Joplin tornado tragedy one-year anniversary
Joplin tornado of May 22, 2011 was deadliest single U.S. tornado since 1950 and costliest tornado in world history. See videos. Learn how Joplin is rebuilding.
May 22, 2012
View from space: First named storm of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season
The storm watch for Tropical Storm Alberto along the U.S. East Coast was discontinued yesterday (May 20) as 5 p.m. EDT. See the view from space here.
May 21, 2012
