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Garbage in our oceans: How best to remove it?
Some groups are trying to clean up garbage patches in the oceans while others are trying to stop the plastics from entering the oceans in the first place.
July 30, 2022
Deadly Kentucky flooding crushes records
Record-breaking flooding devastated parts of Kentucky on July 28, 2022. The Kentucky flooding event is one of the most devastating in the state’s history.
July 28, 2022
Freya the walrus is having the summer we all want
Freya the walrus has been relaxing in Norway since mid-July 2022 and has made a splash on social media.
July 26, 2022
Japan’s Sakurajima volcano erupts, prompts alert
Japan's Sakurajima volcano erupted at about 8:05 p.m. local time today (11:05 UTC; 6:05 a.m. CDT on Sunday, July 24, 2022). So far, 51 people have evacuated.
July 24, 2022
Why do corals glow? To lure their prey
Why do corals glow? Researchers in Israel and the U.S. say they use fluorescent colors to attract prey like plankton, solving a long-standing aquatic mystery.
July 24, 2022
Kitt Peak update after June wildfire
A wildfire reached Kitt Peak on July 17, 2022. Kitt Peak National Observatory is now working toward restoring the site so operations can continue.
July 22, 2022
Monarch butterflies added to Red List of endangered species
Monarch butterflies are now listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. But there are ways you can help. Read how to make a difference, here.
July 22, 2022
Mysterious pink glow in Australia … not aliens
Residents of the Australian town of Mildura thought they were being invaded by aliens Wednesday night, due to a mysterious pink glow in the sky.
July 21, 2022
Rocket launches can create night-shining clouds
A study shows that rocket launches can cause night-shining, or noctilucent, clouds. These are wispy, ethereal clouds found high in the mesosphere.
July 21, 2022
We love sunflowers! Your best photos
We love sunflowers at EarthSky! You can't look at a sunflower and feel sad. Here are some great photos you shared with us. Smile!
July 20, 2022
