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Where does lightning strike in the US? See maps
The Gulf Coast is one of the lightning hot spots in the United States. See where the other active areas are in these new maps.
March 3, 2024
Smokehouse Creek wildfire now #1 in size, in Texas history
A Texas wildfire is now the largest in the state's history. Plus, Oklahoma and Australia are also battling wildfires. See more here.
March 1, 2024
Sandhill cranes migrating in record numbers in U.S. Midwest
Sandhill cranes are arriving in record numbers during their annual spring migration in the U.S. Midwest. The annual sandhill crane count is critical work.
March 1, 2024
Lost bird rediscovered in African mountain range
During an expedition into mountains in Africa, researchers rediscovered a 'lost bird' - a yellow-crested helmetshrike - that had not been seen in decades.
February 27, 2024
Cumulus clouds disappear quickly during a solar eclipse
New research out of the Netherlands says that cumulus clouds disappear quickly during a solar eclipse as air temperatures drop. Good news for eclipse chasers!
February 25, 2024
Dead satellite enters atmosphere over Pacific Ocean
A dead satellite - ESA’s ERS-2 satellite - reentered Earth's atmosphere yesterday. ESA said: The entry was uncontrolled or "natural".
February 22, 2024
Whales are the biggest living animals: Lifeform of the week
Whales are not just the biggest animals on the planet, they have smashed other records, too. And they way they communicate and eat ... Wow!
February 18, 2024
El Niño is weakening. What will happen next?
El Niño helped contribute to extreme weather and warm temperatures in 2023. Now that it is weakening, what changes may be in store for 2024?
February 13, 2024
Stronger hurricanes require new Category 6, researchers say
Hurricanes are becoming stronger due to climate change. And 2 researchers in the U.S. say we need a new Category 6 to classify mega-hurricanes.
February 12, 2024
Asteroid hit German skies hours after discovery was rare type
Scientists analyzing the meteorites left behind by the asteroid that hit Germany said that they are a rare type known as an aubrite.
February 7, 2024
