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Where will Tropical Storm Emily go?
On August 1, 2011, Tropical Storm Emily, the 5th named storm of the 2011 Atlantic hurricane season, formed 40 mph winds and a pressure reading of 1006 mb.
August 2, 2011
Map of religious forests reveals biodiversity
Oxford scientists are mapping church-owned forests around the world, many sheltering endangered species. Learn more about these religious forests.
August 2, 2011
Underwater river found off Perth’s coast
How can a river flow in the ocean? Underwater rivers saltier than surrounding sea water. That means the water is more dense and sinks to the ocean bottom.
August 2, 2011
World’s biggest fungus found under tree in China
"We did not know the fungus can grow so huge," said Professor Yu-Cheng Dai, who made the discovery. "A small piece of the fruiting body is almost like my size."
August 2, 2011
Welcome to the new climate normals
Meteorologists were using records from 1971-2000 to calculate "normal." Beginning August 1, 2011, they are using records from 1981-2010.
August 1, 2011
Tropical Storm Don loses momentum
Meteorologists were shocked to see how fast Tropical Storm Don dissipated over southern Texas. As for rain to end the Texas drought, forget about it.
August 1, 2011
Fewer shellfish in future more acid ocean?
Increases in ocean acidity projected for the year 2100 would seriously weaken mussel shells and reduce global shellfish harvests.
August 1, 2011
Report from the Gulf of Mexico: Year 2, Day 48
Ocean Alliance research vessel Odyssey - offshore in the Gulf of Mexico in summer 2011 - reports on its work studying effects of the Gulf oil spill.
July 31, 2011
Penguins resistance to climate change
Penguins have thrived in Antarctica's extreme environment for thousands of years, but they still rely on relatively stable weather and ice conditions, and those conditions are changing.
July 30, 2011
Active weather continues across the United States
Flooding in portions of Iowa and Illinois, active tropics, and more heat across the United States this week: Enough is enough! Read more on active weather.
July 29, 2011
