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Virga is rain that doesn’t reach the ground
Learn what virga is and how it forms, and see great photos to help you learn how to identify it yourself! Plus, learn if radar can pick up virga.
March 12, 2026
Severe weather in central US leaves at least 6 dead
Severe weather is forecast for Saturday across the United States. At least 6 are dead after tornadoes hit Oklahoma and Michigan.
March 7, 2026
Water bears on Mars: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy?
Scientists at Penn State said tiny water bears on Mars could help future astronauts survive there. They nicknamed them Tardiguardians of the Galaxy.
March 6, 2026
Asteroid 2024 YR4 won’t hit the moon after all
NASA said on March 5, 2026, that asteroid 2024 YR4 will not strike the moon in 2032. New observations have now ruled out previous probabilities.
March 5, 2026
Why do female caribou have antlers unlike other female deer?
A new study says female caribou chew shed antlers to get essential minerals, helping feed their calves and gradually enriching the Arctic ecosystem.
March 5, 2026
Fish doorbell season is back! Help by ringing the bell
It's time for the fish in the Netherlands to migrate. But how do they get through the lock? You can help by ringing the fish doorbell to let them through!
March 5, 2026
When’s the first day of spring? All you need to know
While astronomical spring doesn't start until March 20, meteorologists and climatologists use March 1 as the first day of spring for consistency.
March 1, 2026
A mud volcano erupted in Colombia on Wednesday night
A mud volcano erupted in Colombia on the evening of February 25, 2026. No one was injured but some livestock were killed. See the eruption here.
February 26, 2026
Spectacular new Spinosaurus found in Niger, Africa
Scientists discovered a previously unknown 95-million-year-old spinosaur species, Spinosaurus mirabilis, in Niger, Africa, which had a tall crest on its head.
February 26, 2026
Are elephant whiskers key to their sense of touch?
Elephant whiskers reveal how giants with thick skin and poor eyesight can sense touch with astonishing delicacy, precision and subtle awareness.
February 23, 2026
