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Abandoned ant hill excavation reveals a city
Watch an abandoned ant hill excavation by scientists! In this video, scientists pump concrete into an empty ant colony so you can see the intricate structure.
September 20, 2022
Voyager 1: 1st portrait of Earth and moon 45 years ago today
On September 18, 1977, as it headed toward the outer solar system, Voyager 1 looked back and acquired a stunning image of our Earth and moon.
September 18, 2022
Dino death due to volcano-asteroid double whammy
A new study says that dino death on Earth - 66 million years ago - was due to a one-two punch from both an asteroid strike and mega volcanoes.
September 14, 2022
Western heatwave broken by tropical storm
The western heatwave in the United States was broken by the drenching rain and cooler temperatures brought by Tropical Storm Kay.
September 13, 2022
Dolphins may use whistles like humans use names
Scientists say that whistles that dolphins make may represent individuals, the way humans use names. This discovery is a first. Read more here.
September 11, 2022
2022 was 3rd hottest summer in US
The U.S. just had its 3rd hottest summer on record. From June 1 to August 31, 2022, temperatures averaged 73.9 F (23.2 C). Read more about the summer weather.
September 11, 2022
Popocatépetl volcano erupts twice, spews ash
Popocatépetl volcano has been active - smoking - for some years. But on September 9, 2022, it released ash that could endanger aircraft. See images here.
September 10, 2022
What causes an aurora, the northern or southern lights?
The aurora, or northern and southern lights, occur when charged particles from the sun interact with Earth's magnetic field. Read more here.
September 8, 2022
No named Atlantic storms in August, 1st time in 25 years
There were no named Atlantic storms for August, but activity is picking up. New Tropical Storm Danielle could strengthen to a hurricane in a couple of days.
September 1, 2022
Drought around the world, August 2022, in dramatic images
Drought is crippling many regions of the world in 2022, from the US and Europe to China and the Horn of Africa. As waters recede, artifacts are appearing.
August 26, 2022
