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Antarctic octopus tells story of ice-sheet collapse
Genetic evidence from an Antarctic octopus suggests a massive ice sheet collapse and sea level rise as recently as 200,000 years ago.
May 8, 2012
Pigeons perceive a magnetic signal
Birds have long been suspected of using Earth's magnetic field to navigate. A new experiment demonstrates that pigeons do process a magnetic signal.
May 7, 2012
Earlier spring: Plants’ response to warming
As Earth warms, and spring comes earlier each year, plants will respond faster than scientists had expected, according to a new report.
May 7, 2012
Satellites: Rapid decline in could be costly
The latest report from the National Research Council suggests that number and capability of satellites used to monitor Earth is about to hit a steep decline.
May 7, 2012
Tornado strikes near Tokyo, Japan on May 6
Earlier today, a rare tornado struck about 60 kilometers (40 miles) northeast of Tokyo. Dozens of people were injured, and one person died.
May 6, 2012
What role did global warming play in Russia’s deadly heat wave?
The heat wave that scorched Russia in 2010 was three times more likely under current conditions of global warming than it would have been in the 1960s.
May 6, 2012
La Niña wild weather finally fades. What’s next?
La Niña, which has been one of the many drivers to our weather for the past few years, has finally dissipated. Could an El Niño develop later this year?
May 4, 2012
Study of thunderstorm effects on upper atmosphere
A study of thunderstorm effects in Alabama, Colorado and Oklahoma to discover what happens when clouds suck air miles into the atmosphere from Earth's surface.
May 2, 2012
Giant squid have such big eyes, why?
Giant squid have eyes the size of basketballs. Why? In the ocean, it's all about who wants to have you for dinner and to escape their mortal enemies, sperm whales.
May 1, 2012
NASA study: Texas wind farms cause local warming
A NASA study says part of west-central Texas covered by four large wind farms warmed at a rate of .72 degrees Celsius per decade in contrast to nearby regions without wind farms.
April 30, 2012
