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Algae bloom covers half of Florida’s largest lake
An algae bloom in Lake Okeechobee - Florida's largest freshwater lake - covered more than half the lake in June and July. Learn more about the algae here.
July 19, 2023
Airplane-sized asteroid found 2 days after brush by Earth
An airplane-sized asteroid came within 1/4 the moon's distance to Earth on July 13, 2023. However, scientists didn't detect the asteroid until two days later.
July 16, 2023
Oceans turning greener due to global warming
Are oceans turning greener amid climate change? Scientists studying satellite images of the ocean for more than 20 years said yes.
July 16, 2023
How does Earth look from outer space?
How does Earth look from space? You could see it from Neptune, but it's brighter from closer locations. Spacecraft photos tell the tale.
July 14, 2023
European heatwave bakes areas around the Mediterranean
ESA's Sentinel-3 satellite is keeping an eye on the European heatwave, recording land surface temperatures that aid forecasts and urban planning.
July 14, 2023
Did the Anthropocene begin in the 1950s?
A scientific working group declared that a new epoch - the Anthropocene - began in 1950, with evidence from a lake in Ontario, Canada.
July 13, 2023
Record highs at sea and on land, and a ‘shocking’ decline in Antarctic ice
The World Meteorological Organization held a press conference on July 10 to confirm record highs at sea and on land, and a steep decline in Antarctic sea ice.
July 11, 2023
Sea turtles are as old as dinosaurs: Lifeform of the week
All you need to know about sea turtles: as old as the dinosaurs, incredible navigators and natural survivors. But they need you. Learn what to do to help.
July 9, 2023
Why a day is 24 hours long, and why it used to be 20 hours
Learn why on Earth a day is 24 hours long, how it used to be closer to 20 hours long, and how a warming atmosphere might extend the length of a day.
July 7, 2023
Satellite views lightning from space to help predict storms
The European Space Agency has a new satellite that is capturing views of lightning from space. The satellite will help improve forecasts and make air travel safer.
July 5, 2023
