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See 13 volcanoes from space in this video
See 13 volcanoes from space in this new video from the European Space Agency. Plus, learn about the recently active volcanoes on the Kamchatka Peninsula.
April 14, 2023
Blue blob colony creatures invade California beaches
Blue blob colony creatures are washing up by the millions on California beaches. They are called by-the-wind sailors.
April 13, 2023
California superbloom carpets landscape in color
The California superbloom is underway for 2023. Drought conditions followed by copious rain led to this beautiful floral outburst. Learn more here.
April 12, 2023
Largest-yet seaweed bloom headed to Florida and Caribbean
A massive seaweed bloom of sargassum in the Atlantic Ocean is headed toward the Caribbean and east coast of Florida. Some locals are already seeing it.
April 12, 2023
April 2023 solar eclipse: 10 things to know
Find out where and when to see the April 2023 solar eclipse, plus some fascinating facts about it. Plus, get a link to a livestream of the event.
April 9, 2023
What is a hybrid eclipse? A total and annular combined
A hybrid eclipse is a solar eclipse that appears as total for some and annular for others, with those farther from the centerline seeing a partial eclipse.
April 9, 2023
Medieval monks’ moon journals aid modern volcano studies
Medieval monks kept detailed nature journals, which included stories of strangely dark lunar eclipses. Today, those old journals are helping researchers pinpoint dates of past volcanic eruptions.
April 7, 2023
Severe storms, tornadoes, hail for U.S. Midwest and South
The same areas of the Midwest and Mississippi Valley hit late last week by tornadoes will be facing more severe storms this week.
April 4, 2023
Antarctic meltwater threatens collapse of ocean’s overturning circulation
Scientists said that Antarctic meltwater is slowing ocean currents and threatening the collapse of our vital ocean 'overturning.'
April 3, 2023
Bird migration forecasts get a boost from AI
Researchers use machine learning to track bird migration. Through BirdCast, scientists can inform citizens of when to turn their lights out to protect birds.
April 2, 2023
