Canadian wildfires continue to rage with a smoky central US

Canadian wildfires continue to rage, with the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan producing smoke that is pouring into the U.S.

Blood Falls in Antarctica, what makes them red?

A recent study on Antarctica’s Blood Falls reveals the origins of its unique, bright red discharge. This might help in the search for life in our solar system.

Jurassic-age giant reptile was twice as big as killer whale

Scientists have discovered that a giant reptile of the Jurassic period - a pliosaur - could have been up to 47 feet in length.

Cyclone Mocha weakens rapidly over Myanmar

Powerful cyclone Mocha made landfall on Sunday in Myanmar, near the border of Bangladesh, in a populous, low-lying and war-torn region.

Scientists find 19,000 undersea volcanoes

A team of scientists has just discovered more than 19,000 undersea volcanoes, aka seamounts. This almost doubles how many we knew existed before.

Great Pacific Garbage Patch: An abundance of life

An amazing thread on Twitter - from a scientist who studies life on the high seas - about the abundance of life in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.

Twin tornadoes struck near Los Angeles yesterday

Twin tornadoes struck near Los Angeles on May 4, 2023. With winds up to 76 mph (120 kph), they damaged buildings and cars, and uprooted a tree.

Another balloon spotted near Hawaii, headed toward mainland

The U.S. military has spotted another balloon, this time over the Hawaiian islands. It's of unknown origin, and the military said it poses no threat.

How do flocking birds move in unison?

How do some flocking birds perform their wonderful, graceful, synchronized movements? Hint: they don't just follow a leader or their neighbors.

The world’s fastest bird is the Peregrine falcon

When in its hunting dive, the Peregrine falcon is the fastest bird - in fact, the fastest animal - on Earth. Get a bird's-eye view of the flight in this video.

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