Sign Up for Our Amazing Newsletter!
A daily update by email. Science news, great photos, sky alerts.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Shorebirds in Delaware Bay: 2024’s spring migration
The Delaware Bay region is one of the most important shorebird habitats in the world. In spring, some shorebirds gobble up horseshoe crab eggs for food.
May 31, 2024
Heat dome kills people and animals in Mexico
A heat dome brought record temperatures to Mexico, Central America and parts of Florida and Texas in May. Mexico has been hit especially hard.
May 29, 2024
The adorable leaf sheep sea slug: Lifeform of the week
These sheep don't bleat or produce wool or milk. Instead, they live in the water and perform photosynthesis. Read more about the adorable leaf sheep sea slug.
May 27, 2024
Egyptian pyramids new finding: Just add water
Egyptian pyramids are marvelous constructions. But how could the ancient Egyptians transport the tons-heavy blocks there? Now, a new explanation.
May 23, 2024
Portugal fireball captured on satellite and video
The Portugal fireball of May 18, 2024, was captured from the ground on video and from satellites in space. The fireball was most likely a comet fragment.
May 23, 2024
Warm-blooded dinosaurs emerged 180 million years ago
Warm-blooded dinosaurs arose about 180 million years ago, during the Jurassic Period, in response to changes in climate, according to a new study.
May 22, 2024
Killer whales take 1 breath between dives
Killer whales take 1 breath between dives. New data from tags attached to the animals and observations from unmanned aerial vehicle drones have verified it.
May 21, 2024
Colorful iguanas are our lifeform of the week
Iguanas are formidable, armored reptiles that can change color and detach their tails. Plus, they have a third eye! All you need to know about iguanas, here.
May 20, 2024
Crepuscular rays are sunrays in twilight skies
Crepuscular rays form around twilight when particles in the atmosphere reflect the sun's light beams toward our eyes. See photos of the phenomenon here.
May 18, 2024
Giant hummingbirds with backpacks help discover a species
Giant hummingbirds with tiny backpacks helped discover a new species of hummingbird, as they were tracked up high in the Andes.
May 17, 2024
