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2023’s ozone hole is one of the biggest on record. Why?
Satellite images show 2023's ozone hole over Antarctica is one of the biggest on record. The reason could be the eruption of the Tongo volcano in January 2022.
October 12, 2023
Biggest solar superstorm yet, glimpsed in ancient tree rings
Researchers analyzing tree rings discovered the biggest solar superstorm known so far. If it hit today, it would wreck some critical human infrastructure.
October 11, 2023
Argentina wildfire threatens city of Villa Carlos Paz
An Argentina wildfire was encroaching on the city of Villa Carlos Paz on October 11, 2023. Drone footage showed flames and a "wall of fire" near the city.
October 11, 2023
Lightning on Venus? It’s rare, if it exists, says a study
Is there lightning on Venus? Contrary to previous belief, a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests it is rare, if it even exists at all.
October 10, 2023
Why did VERITAS mission scientists travel to Iceland?
An international team of scientists recently studied volcanic activity on Iceland. The data will be used to prepare for the future VERITAS mission to Venus.
October 10, 2023
World record for waterspouts over Great Lakes!
On Friday, October 7, the U.S. National Weather Service reported dozens of waterspouts over the Great Lakes in North America. A new world waterspout record!
October 8, 2023
Younger trees excel at capturing – and storing – carbon
New research indicates younger trees are better able to absorb and store carbon from the atmosphere. Read more why this might help fight climate change.
October 8, 2023
Do solar eclipses affect Earth’s atmosphere?
Hear from a ham radio operator about how solar eclipses temporarily affect Earth's upper atmosphere, or ionosphere. Eclipses can disrupt radio signals and GPS in the region where the eclipse is passing.
October 6, 2023
Boo to a goose. Facial recognition used to study wildlife
Facial recognition software used to study the social behavior of individual geese in Europe will soon be used to monitor rare geese in South Australia.
October 5, 2023
Which bird migrates the farthest?
Which bird migrates the farthest? Over its lifetime of about 30 years, an Arctic tern can fly nearly 3 times the distance from the Earth to the moon.
October 5, 2023
