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Death Valley superbloom 2026! Best in a decade
A Death Valley superbloom erupted this spring. This rare event only happens about every decade. Read what flowers are blooming and where, here.
March 18, 2026
Cloud shapes are a useful tool for predicting weather
If you become familiar with cloud shapes, it can help you know what type of weather might be coming. Read more to find out how to predict weather by the clouds.
March 15, 2026
Be a storm spotter and help during severe weather
Take the training to become a storm spotter to help keep meteorologists informed of what's happening on the ground and keep people safe.
March 15, 2026
NASA helps giant tortoises return to a Galápagos island
Giant tortoises return to Floreana Island in the Galápagos. NASA satellites are guiding their release and helping revive the island’s wild ecosystem.
March 13, 2026
Queen bumblebees can survive a week underwater
We knew queen bumblebees were mighty. Each queen that survives winter founds a new colony in spring. Now we know they can survive underwater for over a week!
March 12, 2026
Virga is rain that doesn’t reach the ground
Learn what virga is and how it forms, and see great photos to help you learn how to identify it yourself! Plus, learn if radar can pick up virga.
March 12, 2026
Severe weather in central US leaves at least 6 dead
Severe weather is forecast for Saturday across the United States. At least 6 are dead after tornadoes hit Oklahoma and Michigan.
March 7, 2026
Water bears on Mars: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy?
Scientists at Penn State said tiny water bears on Mars could help future astronauts survive there. They nicknamed them Tardiguardians of the Galaxy.
March 6, 2026
Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit the moon after all
NASA said on March 5, 2026, that asteroid 2024 YR4 will not strike the moon in 2032. New observations have now ruled out previous probabilities.
March 5, 2026
Why do female caribou have antlers unlike other female deer?
A new study says female caribou chew shed antlers to get essential minerals, helping feed their calves and gradually enriching the Arctic ecosystem.
March 5, 2026
