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Missouri and Kansas try tornado warning system
Missouri and Kansas will the new experimental three-tiered system of tornado warnings create confusion for the public? What are your thoughts?
February 22, 2012
A seasonal outlook for tornadoes?
Scientists from Columbia University take a step toward a seasonal outlook for tornadoes. Will it work?
February 22, 2012
Rocket launched into the aurora borealis
On February 18, 2012, a rocket launched by a NASA-funded team from Alaska’s Poker Flat Research Range flew straight into the heart of the aurora borealis.
February 21, 2012
Heartland climate Denial Gate
Scientist Peter Gleick has admitted to soliciting and receiving materials from the Heartland Institute under someone else's name.
February 21, 2012
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
