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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
Ancient sea cow was attacked by a crocodile and sharks
The fossil remains of a sea cow from the Miocene Period reveal bite marks that suggest it was attacked by a crocodile and subsequently scavenged by sharks.
September 4, 2024
Landslide-triggered tsunamis becoming more common
Landslide-triggered tsunamis due to melting glaciers and permafrost are becoming more common with global warming. Read more about Alaska and Greenland.
September 3, 2024
Meerkats are our adorable and sociable lifeform of the week
Meerkats are adorable mammals you can't help but love. They live in groups and take care of each other, especially the cubs and the sick members.
September 2, 2024
