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Do Europa’s odd ridges indicate life?
Europa's odd ridges may form similarly to those in Greenland. The ridges occur over subsurface pockets of potentially habitable water in the moon's ice shell.
April 27, 2022
Bird flu outbreak: Should you take down feeders?
A highly pathogenic bird flu is spreading among U.S. birds. Researchers originally recommended taking down feeders. Here's what they're saying now.
April 25, 2022
Our best images of Earth for Earth Day 2022
Enjoy this collection of some of our best images of Earth. Thanks to all who contributed their amazing photos, and have a Happy Earth Day!
April 22, 2022
Earth Day 2022: Celebrate online and in-person
To celebrate Earth Day 2022, NASA and the Earth Day network are hosting various events designed to promote the beauty of planet Earth and how we can protect it.
April 21, 2022
Emperor penguins are good dads
Emperor penguins are some of the most exceptional dads in nature. They endure the harshest winter conditions on Earth for their offspring.
April 15, 2022
Bumpy flight? Here’s how clouds affect air travel
Many types of clouds and even clear skies can produce a bumpy flight on an aircraft. But cumulonimbus are the most important clouds for airplanes to avoid.
April 14, 2022
Undulatus clouds look like wavy rows
Undulatus clouds look like wavy rows. They are formed from puffy or thin clouds and reside in the atmosphere high up, at mid-levels or closer to the ground.
April 7, 2022
Tornado outbreak slams Deep South on April 5
A tornado outbreak with up to 45 tornadoes struck the southern United States on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, leaving severe storm damage in S. Carolina and Georgia.
April 6, 2022
Tornado Alley is shifting toward Dixie
Tornado outbreaks are more frequent and intense, and the activity has shifted from being centralized in Tornado Alley toward the Southeast.
April 6, 2022
Fish can do math, researchers say
Researchers have shown that fish can do math. They taught them to add or subtract one unit for groups of colored shapes up to five.
April 6, 2022
