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One of 2 hottest years on record was 2010
The NOAA 2010 State of the Climate report tracks 41 indicators, each one including thousands of measurements that allow scientists to identify overall trends. Read more about one of the hottest years on record.
July 1, 2011
See a twirling whale in this amazing video
This amazing video shows a fin whale twirling as it dives beneath a whale watching tour boat. Watch the twirling whale here.
July 1, 2011
Brightest quasar in early universe found
The quasar ULAS J1120+0641 is the brightest object yet discovered in the early universe, powered by a black hole with a mass two billion times that of the sun.
June 30, 2011
Annual cost of weather may total $485 billion in U.S.
New analysis may be able to estimate the cost of weather on the U.S. economy. Read more about the new study's economic analysis here.
June 29, 2011
Tropical Storm Arlene forms as clouds gather
Watch a video that shows tropical storm Arlene as it forms in the Gulf of Mexico on June 27, 2011.
June 29, 2011
Loggerhead turtles have predictable movements
A ten-year study shows that loggerhead turtles go back to the same spots year after year.
June 29, 2011
Summer solstice floating lanterns video from Poland
Watch the video of thousands of floating lanterns released on the summer solstice in Pozna, Poland.
June 28, 2011
Arizona Wallow Fire scar seen from space
A June 21 satellite image of the Arizona Wallow fire shows the fire's burn scar as seen from space.
June 28, 2011
Asteroid close miss of Earth June 27
An asteroid the size of an RV motor home will narrowly miss striking Earth on June 27. Read more about the asteroid close miss.
June 27, 2011
In early universe, galaxies were awake or asleep, says study
Astronomers captured light from 40,000 galaxies and discovered that even in the early universe, galaxies were either awake or asleep.
June 27, 2011
