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Tornado outbreak in Alabama and US Southeast on January 22-23
A strong low pressure system pushed into the southeast on January 22-23, 2012 and triggered numerous severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that killed three people.
January 24, 2012
Strongest solar radiation storm in 7 years expected January 24
A powerful solar eruption has sent a massive stream of charged particles toward Earth - due January 24, 2012. Aurora alert at lower latitudes than normal!
January 23, 2012
Wild dogs didn’t go extinct in east Africa after all
In 1991, African wild dogs were proclaimed extinct from Africa's Serengeti-Mara region. But a new genetic study reveals that they didn't go extinct at all.
January 23, 2012
New maps show malaria around globe
New maps show the prevalence of malaria, one of Earth's most deadly diseases, around the globe.
January 23, 2012
At least two dead and heavy damage from Alabama tornadoes
At least two are confirmed dead in Alabama after a tornado struck in the early morning of January 23, 2012.
January 23, 2012
Lifeform of the week: Enter the dragon fruit
Ring in the Chinese New Year with this festive fruit.
January 23, 2012
First-ever movie of comet’s death plunge into sun
Scientists caught a comet's fiery death plunge into the sun in July 2011 on camera, and made a movie of it. Check it out!
January 22, 2012
Moderate risk for severe storms in US Mid-South
Severe weather will develop late tonight (1/22/2012) across the mid-South. A few strong tornadoes could develop tonight. Everyone should be weather ready.
January 22, 2012
Updated images of Eagle Nebula, aka Pillars of Creation
ESA has released updated images, at various wavelengths, of the beautiful and iconic image of M16 or the Eagle Nebula - aka the Pillars of Creation.
January 21, 2012
Sun storm to strike Earth on January 21, 2012. Aurora alert.
If your cell phone is acting up today, blame the sun. A solar flare on January 19, 2012 produced a solar storm that should strike Earth on January 21.
January 21, 2012
