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A new platypus mystery … hollow hairs like bird feathers!
The platypus keeps amazing scientists: even its hair hides a strange secret that, until now, only birds were known to have.
April 2, 2026
The April birthstone is the diamond, the hardest known gem
Happy birthday, April babies! The April birthstone, the diamond, is the hardest of the known gems. And it's a popular choice for engagement rings.
April 1, 2026
Feel awe over these national park timelapse videos
Enjoy 4 national park timelapse videos from Gavin Heffernan. The views include starscapes and landscapes of Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree and Channel Islands.
March 31, 2026
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.
March 29, 2026
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.
March 27, 2026
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.
March 24, 2026
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!
March 23, 2026
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.
March 20, 2026
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?
March 20, 2026
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.
March 18, 2026
