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Heatwave in U.S. East as 2024 summer begins
Heatwave in U.S. East! It's scorching the eastern half of the U.S. as summer sets in. More on the heatwave and a new heat risk map, here.
June 19, 2024
New pterosaur species found in Queensland, Australia
A fossil unearthed in western Queensland, Australia, is a new species of pterosaur. Scientists named it Haliskia peterseni.
June 19, 2024
What is the equation of time? And what is noon, for you?
The difference between apparent solar time (the actual time between noons) and mean solar time (the average time between noons) is called the equation of time.
June 18, 2024
Incredible sea rays: Lifeform of the week
Sea rays are descendants of sharks. They have strong teeth and some can be dangerous with stingers or electric discharges.
June 17, 2024
Carbon capture is controversial, but it may be crucial
Carbon capture - first used in the 1920s - has a critical role in reaching net zero emissions of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide.
June 16, 2024
What does summer mean to you?
What does summer mean to you? Here are some of the answers you shared on social media. And tune in to our livestream on June 17, at 12:15 p.m. CDT.
June 16, 2024
What is the heliosphere and how can we measure it?
The heliosphere is a bubble of solar gas that extends outward and protects the planets from interstellar radiation. Scientists would like a probe to study it.
June 14, 2024
Rare juvenile T. rex discovered by young fossil hunters
A family fossil hunting in the North Dakota badlands stumbled across an intriguing fossil. Later, scientists identified it as a rare juvenile T. rex.
June 13, 2024
Trillions of cicadas emerged across parts of the U.S. in 2024
Two broods of cicadas emerged across parts of the U.S. in 2024. They may have been plentiful and loud, but they're basically harmless.
June 13, 2024
Like people, elephants use names for each other
Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals. And now, a new study shows that elephants use names when communicating with each other, just like humans.
June 11, 2024
