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Animal spies: The world’s most bizarre secret weapons
Governments have long relied on animal spies for covert operations, enlisting pigeons, cats and, recently, a beluga whale.
January 5, 2025
Right whales have a longer lifespan than scientists thought
Right whales in the Southern Ocean have a median lifespan of around 74 years. And they can live for up to 130 years, twice as long as scientists thought.
January 5, 2025
Equatorial plasma bubbles and their effect on air travel
Equatorial plasma bubbles are pockets of low density in the Earth's ionosphere in regions around the equator. They pose risks to aviation. Read more.
January 3, 2025
Peering down at star-shaped cities from space
Satellites in space give us a clear view of these star-shaped cities in Europe. Read more about these cities, which are hundreds of years old, here.
December 31, 2024
The Boxing Day tsunami 20-year anniversary
The 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami is December 26, 2024. The event was one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
December 26, 2024
Why does an evergreen tree have a pyramid shape?
Those who admire the pyramid shape of an evergreen tree might enjoy knowing that its shape has evolved in response to wind, snow, and light.
December 24, 2024
Orphaned bonobos can develop social skills and empathy
According to a new study, orphaned bonobos can overcome trauma and develop the social skills typical of the members of that species, gender and age.
December 23, 2024
Personal solstices from the EarthSky community
Some people like to mark the solstice with a special sunset view, or marking of shadows, or party! Personal solstices from the EarthSky community, here.
December 20, 2024
Humpback whale breaks record for longest migration
A humpback whale broke the record for the longest distance ever documented in this species. This male traveled through 3 oceans, from South America to Africa.
December 19, 2024
Cyclone Chido devastated the island of Mayotte
Cyclone Chido devastated the French island of Mayotte on December 14, 2024, before hitting Mozambique in Africa. See images here.
December 17, 2024
