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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
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
