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Brazil floods engulf state of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil floods have inundated the state of Rio Grande do Sul, with houses washed away and rescues ongoing. See more about this and other floods.
May 3, 2024
Vultures are the best clean-up crew: Lifeform of the week
One might think of vultures as animals that make you cringe, but, really, they win the gold medal for cleaning the environment and protecting us from disease.
April 29, 2024
Oldest evidence of Earth’s magnetic field in Greenland rocks
The oldest signatures of Earth’s magnetic field, from 3.7 billion years ago, were found in rocks from Greenland's Isua Supracrustal Belt region.
April 29, 2024
Rare dinosaur tracks are longest continuous set of sauropod footprints
Dinosaur tracks from 150 million years ago remain preserved at high altitudes outside Ouray, Colorado. Now they're on public lands, and you can visit!
April 28, 2024
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
