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Is there a threat of landslides where you live? See the map
A new map from the USGS shows which areas of the United States are susceptible to the threat of landslides. See the map and read more about landslides.
September 23, 2024
Did Earth have rings 466 million years ago?
Did Earth have rings eons ago? A new study suggests that Earth had its own ring system 466 million years ago, which formed from the breakup of an asteroid.
September 20, 2024
We’re getting better at seeing asteroids that may hit Earth
Astronomers are getting better at spotting asteroids, such as the asteroid that hit Earth near the Philippines on September 5, 2024. Read more.
September 19, 2024
The shoebill stork is our fierce lifeform of the week
Meet one of the biggest birds in the animal kingdom. The shoebill is imposing and fierce. It eats everything that fits in its beak, and in just one bite!
September 16, 2024
New dinosaur – a long-necked titanosaur – uncovered in Spain
A new species of titanosaur, a large plant-eating dinosaur with a long neck, was discovered near Cuenca, Spain. It lived 73 million years ago.
September 12, 2024
Hurricane Francine hits Louisiana as a Cat 2 storm
Hurricane Francine came ashore in southern Louisiana on Wednesday afternoon as a category 2 storm. There are already reports of damage.
September 11, 2024
Dragonflies are all-terrain insects: Lifeform of the week
Dragonflies are fierce hunters with a very high success rate. They are agile and fast. And they live underwater much longer than in the air.
September 9, 2024
Sharks may be hunting other sharks
Researchers uncovered a rare instance of large sharks preying on one another. The finding shows the complexity of shark interactions and resulting impacts.
September 8, 2024
Earth’s core has a huge, hidden donut shape
Scientists in Australia have discovered a huge donut-shaped region in Earth's core. The finding provides new clues about the dynamics of Earth's magnetic field.
September 6, 2024
Small asteroid hit over the Philippines on September 5
A small asteroid harmlessly hit Earth's atmosphere above the northern Philippines around 16:39 UTC on September 5, 2024. Watch the videos of the event here!
September 5, 2024
