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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
Will the new NOAA winter outlook prove true?
The original NOAA winter outlook for the 2011-2012 season has not held up. NOAA has released another prediction. Will it do better?
December 15, 2011
Blue holes are hotspots of microbial biodiversity
Scientists discovered unique and diverse microbial communities during a cave diving expedition to blue holes in the Bahamas.
December 14, 2011
Earthquakes may come from cyclones, says study
Earthquakes, including the 2010 temblors in Haiti and Taiwan, might be triggered by tropical cyclones (hurricanes and typhoons) according to a new study.
December 9, 2011
CO2 emissions rebounded to record levels in 2010
CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel combustion and industrial activities rebounded to record levels in 2010 following a drop in emissions during 2009.
December 8, 2011
Arctic Report Card for 2011
The Arctic Report Card for 2011 states that persistent warming has caused dramatic changes in the Arctic Ocean and the ecosystem it supports.
December 8, 2011
Coyotes roll with the punches
Coyotes’ extraordinary adaptability has allowed them to thrive on a changing continent. They've even moved into urban areas.
December 7, 2011
2011 hurricane season in 4.5 minutes
Watch the entire 2011 hurricane season in 4.5 minutes on this NOAA video. The year 2011 had more named storms than expected.
December 6, 2011
Do cell phones kill honey bees? May Berenbaum answers
Bee expert May Berenbaum explains that there's no reliable evidence that cell phones kill honey bees. "Not scientifically robust," she says.
December 6, 2011
