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The oldest known tree in eastern North America
Scientists say a bald cypress tree in the North Carolina wetlands is at least 2,624 years old.
May 15, 2019
Giant devil rays’ secret birthing zone?
The discovery of dozens of pregnant giant devil rays tangled in fishing nets in Mexico’s Gulf of California could mean the endangered species has an unknown birthing zone there, says a new study.
May 15, 2019
Asteroid strike simulation blasts New York City
It seems like play, but they're serious. Every year, at the Planetary Defense Conference, asteroid experts from around the globe run days-long simulations of asteroids headed for major cities. In 2019, it was New York City's turn.
May 13, 2019
Arsenic-breathing life discovered in Pacific
Arsenic is a deadly poison for most living things, but new research shows that microorganisms are breathing arsenic in a large area of the Pacific Ocean.
May 12, 2019
It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week. Are you ready?
May 5-11, 2019, is Hurricane Preparedness Week in the U.S. If a hurricane were approaching, would you and your family be ready? This post will tell you how to prepare.
May 7, 2019
The strangest crab that has ever lived
Meet Callichimaera perplexa, the platypus of crabs. It's a 95-million-year-old extinct species that, scientists say, will force us to rethink the definition of a crab.
May 7, 2019
What you need to know about derechos
Derechos typically form in late spring and summer. They are violent storm systems that can produce widespread wind damage across a large area. Check out the images in this post.
May 7, 2019
Beetles steer by the Milky Way
When dung beetles grab a prized bit of food, they hurry off in a straight line. To be able to do this, they have to be able to see the stars.
May 6, 2019
Microplastics found in remote Pyrenees Mountains
Microplastic particles - too small for the human eye to see - were blown into the once pristine region by the wind, according to a new study.
May 6, 2019
Scientists explain mysterious, celestial STEVE
STEVE is a majestic sky phenomenon, similar to well-known auroras, but not as well understood. Now, a new study provides an explanation.
May 2, 2019
