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Cyclone Thane hits India
Cyclone Thane hit southeastern India on December 30, 2011, killing at least 19 people and creating vast amounts of damage. Read more here.
December 30, 2011
Smallest frogs to date found in New Guinea
A zoologist has found the smallest frogs known to exist in the world, just a third of an inch in length, in the rainforests of southeastern New Guinea.
December 27, 2011
Wolves back in Yellowstone benefit the ecosystem, scientists say
Gray wolves returned to Yellowstone 15 years ago. Amid controversy, scientists say these top predators are keeping elk at bay and helping ecosystems flourish.
December 27, 2011
White Christmas in 2011?
White Christmas in 2011? Those in the southwestern United States and higher elevations such as mountain ranges probably have the best chances in 2011.
December 24, 2011
Drought in Texas kills around 10% of trees
Drought in Texas has killed up to 10% of the state's trees. This may increase wildfire danger because the dead trees provide fuel.
December 22, 2011
Blizzard expected for central US, in satellite photos
Three more amazing pictures taken from space on December 19, 2011, showing severe weather - a blizzard - poised to strike the central US.
December 19, 2011
Blizzard conditions expected across the central U.S.
Area of low pressure across New Mexico will trigger blizzard conditions and severe weather across the central United States early this week.
December 19, 2011
Tropical Storm Washi kills hundreds in the Philippines
Tropical Storm Washi - known in the Philippines as Sendong - brought flooding and mudslides that resulted in over 650 deaths and 800 still missing.
December 19, 2011
140 new species described in 2011
There are still plenty of places to explore and things to discover on Earth, these scientists say. They described t 140 new species for 2011.
December 16, 2011
Elephant seal travels 18,000 miles
In less than one year, an elephant seal nicknamed Jackson traveled an astonishing 18,000 miles. That's the equivalent of New York to Sydney and back again.
December 15, 2011
