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Indian Ocean humpbacks singing different tunes
Researchers have found an unusual divide in song themes sung by Indian Ocean humpbacks whales in Madagascar and western Australia.
February 8, 2012
Whales talking about, help find out about what?
Scientists are trying to decipher the complex vocalizations of Killer whales and Pilot whales, and they need your help to decipher whales talking.
February 8, 2012
Alan Belward tracks changes to Earth’s forests
EarthSky spoke with satellite researcher Alan Belward, who studies changes to Earth's forests from space.
February 8, 2012
Are jellyfish taking over the world’s oceans?
Claims that an increase in jellyfish blooms around the world are not supported with any hard evidence or scientific analyses
February 7, 2012
Earthquake in Philippines: Fatalities and many missing
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake in Philippines on February 6, 2012 killing at least 15 people, with many still missing.
February 6, 2012
Stormchaser Andy Gabrielson 1987 – 2012
Stormchaser Andy Gabrielson was known for his amazing footage documenting severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. His valuable information saved many lives.
February 6, 2012
Deadly cold wave in Europe, snowfall in U.S.
A deadly cold wave has hit Europe, with over 200 dead. While most of U.S. has been mild in winter 2012, heavy snowfall hit in Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska.
February 5, 2012
Cool video: Man meets mountain gorillas
Watch this cool video of a man's amazing chance encounter with a troop of wild mountain gorillas near Bwindi National Park, Uganda.
February 3, 2012
A mild winter across the United States
January 2012 is listed as the third least-snowy January for the contiguous United States since snow records began in 1966. Will there be a mild winter?
February 3, 2012
Groundhog Day: Seeing dubious connections
On Groundhog Day EarthSky blogger Larry Sessions says that, whether it's groundhogs or sunspots evidence is more important than belief.
February 2, 2012
