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Snow monkeys bathing in hot springs get health benefits
Snow monkeys stay warm in hot spring baths. These baths also affect their parasites and gut microbes. It's a cozy way to get a health benefit!
March 23, 2026
Will the Ohio meteor fall yield a bonanza of space rocks?
The meteor that shook parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania on St. Patrick's day dropped meteorites on the landscape. See a strewn field map and some meteorites.
March 20, 2026
U.S. heatwave breaks multiple all-time highs
An early season U.S. heatwave has spread across a wide swath of the country. Many all-time high temp records for March have fallen. How hot will it get?
March 20, 2026
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
