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Puyehue-Cordón Caulle images of ongoing eruption
Puyehue-Cordón Caulle has been erupting almost continuously since June 4, 2011. See the eruption in images from space.
February 9, 2012
Scientists discover an unusual stone circle
Although it resembles stone circles made by humans, scientists believe that an unusual ring of stones in British Columbia is a natural feature.
February 9, 2012
Indian Ocean humpbacks singing different tunes
Researchers have found an unusual divide in song themes sung by Indian Ocean humpbacks whales in Madagascar and western Australia.
February 8, 2012
Whales talking about, help find out about what?
Scientists are trying to decipher the complex vocalizations of Killer whales and Pilot whales, and they need your help to decipher whales talking.
February 8, 2012
Do intellectual interests predict specific brain disorders?
Research among college students suggests a link between neuropsychiatric disorders among family members and intellectual interests.
February 8, 2012
Alan Belward tracks changes to Earth’s forests
EarthSky spoke with satellite researcher Alan Belward, who studies changes to Earth's forests from space.
February 8, 2012
EarthSky videos premiere on popular Galavisión program Detrás del Saber
EarthSky en Español video segments premiere this week on Galavisión (USA), on the popular program Detrás del Saber. Check here for a schedule.
February 7, 2012
UV from sunlight excites nanoparticles to kill phytoplankton
An experiment shows that normal levels of UV from sunlight cause titanium dioxide nanoparticles suspended in seawater to kill phytoplankton.
February 7, 2012
Are jellyfish taking over the world’s oceans?
Claims that an increase in jellyfish blooms around the world are not supported with any hard evidence or scientific analyses
February 7, 2012
Mars: Strong evidence for a lost ocean
The Mars Express spacecraft used radar to detect sediments reminiscent of an ocean floor within previously identified, ancient shorelines on Mars.
February 6, 2012
