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Great Backyard Bird Count begins February 13
Show your love for birds by joining the 2026 Great Backyard Bird Count. It's free and easy to participate in this 4-day global event. Find out how here.
February 12, 2026
These caterpillars hear through hair, scientists discover
Scientists discovered that caterpillars hear airborne sounds using tiny body hairs. This discovery can offer insights for advanced sound technology.
February 9, 2026
Rare fossils of mass extinction survivors found in China
Scientists in China discovered pristinely preserved soft-bodied fossils of marine creatures that survived a mass extinction event 513 million years ago.
February 5, 2026
How snowflakes get their distinct and various shapes
Snowflakes form in a variety of different shapes from hexagonal plates to exquisite symmetrically-branching crystals, depending on the temperature and humidity.
February 5, 2026
Amazing cloud streets video: See it here!
See a new video of cloud streets from off the coast of the southeastern U.S. and read more about the phenomenon here.
February 4, 2026
Expect high tides whenever we have a supermoon
The sun and moon, among other things, affect the height of the tides. Expect higher-than-usual tides for a few days following a supermoon.
February 4, 2026
Jacana birds: Walking on water, breaking the rules
Jacana birds glide effortlessly across wetlands, defying both physics and nature's common gender roles. Discover this amazing creature here.
February 2, 2026
How to photograph snowflakes from Michael Peres
An expert photographer of nature’s beauty on a minuscule scale, Michael Peres offers you tips on how to photograph snowflakes.
January 28, 2026
Heiligenschein is the halo around your head’s shadow
Have you ever looked down at your shadow and noticed it looks like you have a bright halo around your head? That's heiligenschein.
January 28, 2026
Tiger shark mating site identified off Maui
Researchers have identified a tiger shark mating site off Maui. Their study reveals a predictable gathering pattern among the sharks for mating.
January 26, 2026
