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Lemurs are an island unto themselves
Madagascar's diverse lemur population can be described by many adjectives: tiny, jumpy, creepy and smelly, to name a few. Read more about lemurs.
June 8, 2011
Ocean gyres explained by Emanuele Di Lorenzo
Think about stirring your morning coffee and the liquid spinning, then imagine that happening on an oceanic scale. Voila! An ocean gyre. Read about ocean gyres.
June 7, 2011
Highest-flying bird record crossing of Himalayas
What is the world's highest-flying bird? It's the Bar-headed goose, and it can reach the height of Mount Everest from sea level in just eight hours.
June 7, 2011
Predicting the tipping point of an ecosystem?
Scientists studying a remote Wisconsin lake have identified early warning signs that an ecosystem is on the tipping point of a radical, rapid change.
June 6, 2011
Falling ash from Puyehue-Cordón Caulle volcano
The Chilean volcanic eruption on Saturday, June 4, 2011 reached six miles up into the sky and sent a plume of ash toward Argentina. Read more about falling ash.
June 6, 2011
Tropical forests and carbon storage in 1st-ever map
Researchers looked at three million measurements of treetop height, along with ground data, and calculated the carbon held in tropical forests.
June 4, 2011
A week of deadly and rare tornadoes in Massachusetts
Dramatic video of June 1, 2011 tornado in Springfield, MA, crossing a river. A total of two tornadoes struck Springfield, killing 4 and injuring 40.
June 3, 2011
There’s no such thing as a jellyfish
What's a jellyfish? The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute created this wonderful video about jelly-like life forms that inhabit the ocean.
June 2, 2011
Great snipe is the fastest migratory bird ever discovered
Swedish scientists found that a great snipe migrates nonstop over a distance of around 4,200 miles (6,760 km) at a phenomenal 60 mph (97 kph).
May 31, 2011
Cats have a secret life
What do feral and free-roaming house cats do when they’re out of sight? A two-year study used tracking devices to follow the movement of feral and pet cats.
May 29, 2011
