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Major winter storm set to impact large swath of the U.S.
A major winter storm is affecting millions across the United States. Heavy snow and significant ice is possible starting Friday night. More info here.
January 22, 2026
New clues to woolly rhino extinction found in wolf’s stomach
Scientists found woolly rhino tissue in a 14,400-year-old frozen wolf’s stomach. Genomics suggest these rhinos went extinct rapidly.
January 21, 2026
The elephant shrew is a long-snouted speedster
The elephant shrew is a small but clever creature. It survives using speed, memory and keen senses in a world where predators lurk at every turn.
January 19, 2026
See lightning forms from the traditional to bizarre
Beyond bolts, there are many lightning forms that you might see, including red sprites, blue jets and more. Read about them and see examples here.
January 18, 2026
Arctic air flowing into the southern United States Friday
Arctic air is diving south across the United States, impacting millions of people, even as far south as south Florida! Get the forecast details here.
January 15, 2026
Wildfires becoming more frequent in the north: See the maps
See satellite data and maps that show wildfires becoming more frequent in the far north, especially in northern Eurasia. Numbers of fires have skyrocketed.
January 15, 2026
Earth’s ice ages shaped by tiny tugs from Mars
Computer simulations show the presence of Mars affects the cycles that cause Earth's ice ages. Without Mars, those cycles vanish.
January 14, 2026
Here’s why human hobbits became extinct 50,000 years ago
Homo floresiensis, a small-statured human species known as Flores’ human hobbits, became extinct 50,000 years ago due to prolonged drought and climate change.
January 13, 2026
Foxes know the secret to surviving in nearly any habitat
From Arctic snow to desert sands, foxes survive in the wild with cunning, agility and impressive adaptability. Read more about them here.
January 12, 2026
Potentially hazardous asteroid to pass Earth safely Monday
A potentially hazardous asteroid, 2005 UK1, will safely pass Earth on January 12, 2026. At this time it will be more than 32 times the moon's distance away.
January 8, 2026
