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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
Atmospheric river puts California at risk for floods
An atmospheric river is poised to hit California, bringing rain, wind and heavy snowfall. The National Weather Service warns people to make preparations.
February 4, 2024
Light pollution causes insects to lose track of the sky
Insects get confused by artificial lighting, thinking it's the sky, and exhaust themselves flying around the light source. What can you do to help?
February 2, 2024
Zebras, beautiful and endangered: Lifeform of the week
Happy International Zebra Day! It's a great opportunity to raise awareness about zebras - best known for their beautiful stripes - and their endangered status.
January 31, 2024
New emperor penguin colonies discovered by satellite
Scientists using satellite images found brown poop stains that led to a surprise discovery of four emperor penguin colonies. But all is not well in Antarctica.
January 26, 2024
Polar vortex disruption due to climate change? Or … why so cold outside?!
Arctic changes associated with global warming have increased the likelihood of disruptions in the polar vortex, which can cause cold snaps in southerly regions.
January 24, 2024
