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Tropical Storm Debby will hit Florida, likely as a hurricane
A tropical depression strengthened into Tropical Storm Debby in the Gulf of Mexico on Saturday. It may reach hurricane strength before hitting Florida Monday.
August 4, 2024
Help monarch butterflies by planting milkweed
Monarch butterflies are in trouble, facing declining numbers amid habitat loss and pesticide use. But even a small milkweed garden can help them.
August 2, 2024
May’s solar storm created a new Van Allen belt
May's solar storm added a new ring - a 3rd Van Allen radiation belt - to Earth. This new Van Allen belt might last from months to years.
August 1, 2024
Komodo dragons have iron-coated teeth
Scientists have discovered that the curved serrated teeth of Komodo dragons are kept sharp by a coating of iron, and have an orange stain from the iron.
August 1, 2024
Massive ancient volcanic eruption found in Aegean Sea
Researchers have found evidence in the layers of the seafloor of the Aegean Sea for a previously unknown massive volcanic eruption some 520,000 years ago.
July 30, 2024
Airplane glory: What is it and how to spot one?
An airplane glory is easy to see, if you watch for it. It's the plane's shadow cast on a cloud, or the ground, surrounded by a halo of light.
July 30, 2024
LIVE on Monday: Climate chaos with Daniel Swain
Climatologist Daniel Swain will discuss climate change and extreme weather LIVE with EarthSky at 12:15 p.m. (17:15 UTC) on Monday, July 29. Join us!
July 29, 2024
Canada’s Jasper fire: A beautiful place burns, a call for fire strategy
The Jasper fire devastated the Alberta town and ripped through part of the national park. It prompted calls for a strong national wildfire strategy.
July 28, 2024
Lifeform of the week: Scorpions
Scorpions are arachnids that have strong pincers and venomous stingers. All species are venomous, but their venom can also save lives.
July 28, 2024
New hottest day, in a record-breaking 12 months
The new record for hottest day in recent history came on July 21, 2024, when the average global surface air temperature hit 62.76 degrees Fahrenheit (17.09 C).
July 24, 2024
