Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida as a Category 4

Hurricane Helene hit Florida as a category 4 storm near Perry. The storm surge has washed away homes and winds have caused power outages. More here.

Light pollution affects fish even into the next generation

A new study showed fish exposed to light pollution at night exhibited anxiety-like behavior, and the lighting even affected the next generation of fish.

Will you see colors in aurora? Or do you need a camera?

If you live below 50 degrees N. latitude, any aurora visible is likely to be low on your horizon, and you're less likely to see vivid colors.

Is there a threat of landslides where you live? See the map

A new map from the USGS shows which areas of the United States are susceptible to the threat of landslides. See the map and read more about landslides.

Did Earth have rings 466 million years ago?

Did Earth have rings eons ago? A new study suggests that Earth had its own ring system 466 million years ago, which formed from the breakup of an asteroid.

We’re getting better at seeing asteroids that may hit Earth

Astronomers are getting better at spotting asteroids, such as the asteroid that hit Earth near the Philippines on September 5, 2024. Read more.

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!

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.

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.

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.