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Tornadoes ravage central US, more expected today
Severe storms with tornadoes caused destruction in the central US on Friday. More severe storms are forecast for the middle of the country for Saturday.
April 27, 2024
Antarctic meteorites are sinking in melting ice
Warming temperatures are causing Antarctic meteorites to sink through melting ice. These samples of our solar system are keys to understanding earthly life.
April 22, 2024
U.S. wildfire season outlook suggests a slow start
The wildfire season forecast is out. Learn what regions have a higher risk and which ones have a lower risk for April to July 2024. Maps here.
April 19, 2024
Reforestation in US East helped keep it cool
According to new research, reforestation in the eastern U.S. helped counter rising temperatures in the 20th century. Learn more here.
April 17, 2024
Death Valley is in bloom, temporary lake still there
The heavy rains in Death Valley National Park over the past 6 months created a temporary lake and now a profusion of wildflowers.
April 14, 2024
Monday’s total solar eclipse from space
Earth-observing satellites captured imagery of the Moon’s shadow as it raced eastward over North America on the April 8, 2024 total solar eclipse.
April 12, 2024
Seahorses are tiny, ravenous creatures: Lifeform of the week
Seahorses look like a blend of different animals, making them mysterious and efficient. With no stomach, they have to eat nearly constantly.
April 12, 2024
Media we love: The Big Ones, a book review
The Big Ones by Lucy Jones looks at some of history's most destructive natural events, how they changed our world and ways to prepare and recover.
April 12, 2024
Total solar eclipses are due to a fantastic coincidence
Total solar eclipses are the result of a fantastic coincidence: The moon is 400 times smaller than the sun but also 400 times closer to Earth.
April 7, 2024
Is the rare New Jersey earthquake related to the eclipse?
Conspiracy theorists are imagining a connection between yesterday's New Jersey earthquake and Monday's solar eclipse. The quake and the craziness here.
April 6, 2024
