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Magnitude 7.1 earthquake off coast of Japan on July 10
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's eastern coast on July 10, 2011. Tsunami advisories were issued and then cancelled.
July 9, 2011
What do hummingbirds eat? Find out!
It's fun to watch hummingbirds gather around your backyard feeder. But are you really helping out those hummingbirds by giving them sugar water?
July 9, 2011
Earth’s tectonic plates driven by hot magma?
Plumes of hot magma from deep inside the Earth could propel tectonic plates around the globe, according to Scripps scientists.
July 7, 2011
Why the Arizona dust storm on July 5 was so huge
The huge dust storm in Phoenix on July 5, 2011 started with rapidly descending air moving outward from area thunderstorms - combined with a lot of available dust.
July 6, 2011
The new normal for U.S. climate reflects a warming world
Comparing average temperatures year round, every state experienced warmer temperatures in 1981–2010 compared to 1971–2000. Read about the new normal.
July 6, 2011
Brown tree snakes, pariahs of the Pacific islands
Brown tree snakes are rapidly eating their way through Guam and are poised to do the same to other islands. Can they be stopped?
July 6, 2011
Report on massive wall of dust in Phoenix on July 5, 2011
A massive wall of dust moved through Phoenix, Arizona Tuesday night, July 5. Hurricane force winds up 81 mph. Thousands temporarily without power.
July 6, 2011
Chemistry reveals where salmon spend their time
Scientists have discovered how to find out where Atlantic salmon spend their time at sea by analyzing the chemistry of their scales.
July 5, 2011
Non-native species: Should we embrace them?
Nineteen ecologists argue in the journal Nature we need to rethink management strategies for controlling non-native species. Do you agree?
July 4, 2011
Expanding light bubble over Hawaii in video
Professional astronomers captured footage of an expanding light bubble over Hawaii, but it took the combined efforts of citizen astronomers to shed light on its cause.
July 3, 2011
