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Bird Count: Don’t miss the 2012 Backyard Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count, February 17 – 20, is a fun opportunity for you to help scientists gather data on bird populations across North America.
February 18, 2012
Advances in understanding how insects fly
Air travel today mimics the flight of birds. Advances in the understanding the flight of winged insects could change the way we move from place to place.
February 17, 2012
Reefcam shows favorite big fish hangouts
Like human beings, big reef fish have strong preferences on where they like to hang out as viewed by a reefcam.
February 16, 2012
Cyclone Giovanna kills at least 15 people
Cyclone Giovanna pushed into Madagascar as a 120 mph storm killing at least 15 people and leaving thousands homeless.
February 16, 2012
Tiniest chameleons in found Madagascar
A research team has discovered four new tiny chameleons that are the tiniest chameleons - and some of the smallest reptiles - in existence.
February 15, 2012
Strong 6.0 earthquake off Oregon coast
The USGS reported that a strong 6.0 earthquake quake off the Oregon coast on February 14, 2012 was felt as far away as San Francisco.
February 15, 2012
Debris from 2011 Japan earthquake reaches Midway Atoll
Projections suggest submerged debris from 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan should have reached Midway Atoll, at northwestern end of Hawaiian archipelago.
February 13, 2012
Strong Cyclone Giovanna approaches Madagascar
Dangerous Cyclone Giovanna will push into Madagascar as a strong cyclone on February 13, 2012. All residents should take all warnings seriously and prepare now!
February 13, 2012
Video shows how hummingbirds sing with their tail feathers
Watching hummingbirds in a slow motion video has turned up new insights into their behavior - like how males use their tail feathers to "sing" to females.
February 13, 2012
Big Bend National Park designated as an International Dark Sky Park
Texas' Big Bend National Park has been designated as an International Dark Sky Park, one of just 10 in the world.
February 11, 2012
