Can animals sense earthquakes? Science investigates

For years there have been reports that animals sense earthquakes as they change their behavior before the ground rocks. Science takes a look at this behavior.

Biggest earthquake in North America 62 years ago today

On Good Friday, March 27, 1964, south-central Alaska heaved under the biggest earthquake recorded in North America, registering a 9.2 on the Richter scale.

New dinosaur named for iconic Korean cartoon character Dooly

Scientists discovered a new dinosaur, thought to be 2 years old, and named it after Dooly, a popular South Korean baby dinosaur cartoon character.

Snow monkeys bathing in hot springs get health benefits

Snow monkeys stay warm in hot spring baths. These baths also affect their parasites and gut microbes. It's a cozy way to get a health benefit!

Will the Ohio meteor fall yield a bonanza of space rocks?

The meteor that shook parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania on St. Patrick's day dropped meteorites on the landscape. See a strewn field map and some meteorites.

U.S. heatwave breaks multiple all-time highs

An early season U.S. heatwave has spread across a wide swath of the country. Many all-time high temp records for March have fallen. How hot will it get?

Death Valley superbloom 2026! Best in a decade

A Death Valley superbloom erupted this spring. This rare event only happens about every decade. Read what flowers are blooming and where, here.

Cloud shapes are a useful tool for predicting weather

If you become familiar with cloud shapes, it can help you know what type of weather might be coming. Read more to find out how to predict weather by the clouds.

Be a storm spotter and help during severe weather

Take the training to become a storm spotter to help keep meteorologists informed of what's happening on the ground and keep people safe.

NASA helps giant tortoises return to a Galápagos island

Giant tortoises return to Floreana Island in the Galápagos. NASA satellites are guiding their release and helping revive the island’s wild ecosystem.

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