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What’s a green flash and how can I see one?
Have you ever seen the green flash from a setting sun? Learn how to see one here, plus how they appear, and enjoy some great photos and watch a video!
December 18, 2025
Killer whales and dolphins hunt together in a rare alliance
Killer whales and dolphins have been observed hunting together, sharing prey and skills in a rare and remarkable display of inter-species cooperation.
December 15, 2025
Polar bear DNA changing in response to climate change
A new study has found that polar bear DNA might be evolving to help these creatures adapt to the stresses of our changing climate.
December 14, 2025
This moss survived in space for 9 months
In an experiment on the outside of the International Space Station, a species of moss survived in space for 9 months. And it could have lasted much longer.
December 12, 2025
See the next Kilauea eruption in Hawaii on this live cam
Kilauea volcano erupted spectacularly on December 6, 2025. What's it doing now? Check the live cam here and read more about the recent eruption.
December 11, 2025
New fairy lantern plant discovered at popular Malaysian park
Scientists have discovered an exquisite new species of fairy lantern - called Thismia selangorensis - at a park near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
December 10, 2025
Why humpback whales are coming back
Humpback whales are making a remarkable comeback, thriving in new habitats thanks to conservation efforts and their adaptable feeding habits.
December 8, 2025
Sumatran tiger sightings triple on Indonesian island
Camera traps on the Indonesia island of Sumatra caught 3 times as many endangered Sumatran tigers as before. The Sumatran tiger is thriving in this region.
December 7, 2025
Audubon Christmas Bird Count signup has begun
The Audubon Christmas Bird Count, held each winter, is one of the longest-running community science projects. You can help collect important data about birds.
December 5, 2025
New study of dinosaur tracks suggests it walked with a limp
Scientists analyzed the 150-million-year-old footprints of a long-necked sauropod dinosaur and found it might have been limping.
December 2, 2025
