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Citizen scientists hit one million mark
Citizen scientists reached a major milestone in early May 2012 by contributing over one million observations on the environment to Nature’s Notebook.
May 21, 2012
Ancient turtle the size of a small car
Picture an ancient turtle the size of a Smart car, with a shell large enough to be a kiddie pool. Scientists have found the fossilized remains of just such a specimen.
May 21, 2012
Earthquake in northern Italy on May 20
It was a very strong earthquake to shake the region, seismologists said. Older buildings suffered damage: collapsed roofs, cracks in buildings. At least four reported dead.
May 20, 2012
First named storm of 2012 Atlantic hurricane season
Tropical Storm Alberto developed in the western Atlantic, off the South Carolina coast, yesterday and is the first named storm. It'll may head out to sea.
May 20, 2012
Emergency Alerts coming soon to your phone
The FCC, Department of Homeland Security, National Weather Service and other agencies collaborated to create this system for emergency alerts.
May 15, 2012
Yellowstone super-volcano less super, more active
The super-volcano beneath Yellowstone National Park may be less super, but more active, than previously thought. An eruption is "long overdue," say scientists.
May 15, 2012
Top 10 most astonishing natural disaster events caught on surveillance
Top 10 natural disasters caught on surveillance cameras. A diverse selection, including footage of tornadoes, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, volcanoes, fires, and hurricanes.
May 13, 2012
Drought in parts of the United States 2012
The Deep South is experiencing the least amount of rainfall, which is typical in a La Niña pattern. Will the drought conditions persist or end this summer?
May 11, 2012
If a volcano blows, would we hear it?
Many volcanoes around the world lack effective monitoring programs. A new study suggests that volcano monitoring programs could be improved.
May 11, 2012
Biggest crocodile that ever lived
A biggest crocodile large enough to swallow humans lived in East Africa between two and four million years ago, say researchers.
May 11, 2012
