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Lifeform of the week: Florida manatee
Manatees and elephants have a common ancestor, and both have uncommonly shaped spherical hearts. Check out this sweet video from Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida.
August 4, 2014
Soon-to-be-famous comet passes a ringed galaxy
Beautiful image of Comet C/2013 A1 Siding Spring from this weekend. This is the comet that will pass extremely near Mars in October. Thank you, Damian Peach!
August 4, 2014
Deadly quake strikes south China
A strong 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck China's Yunnan province on August 3, 2014. Reports early August 4 are of 12,000 homes collapsed, at least 398 dead and 1,800 injuries.
August 4, 2014
Watch online as the moon sweeps in front of Saturn
Online coverage of the moon photobombing Saturn - seen from Australia - will begin on Monday, August 4, starting at 4 a.m. PDT / 7 a.m. EDT / 11:00 UTC.
August 3, 2014
Summer storm over Alberta, Canada
On the day Shannon McDowell sent in this photo, Alberta was under a severe thunderstorm threat.
August 3, 2014
Scientist warns of inevitable solar super-storm propelled towards Earth
Such a storm would wreak havoc with our communication systems and power supplies, and scientists say we're overdue.
August 1, 2014
Methane release likely caused mystery crater on Yamal peninsula
A science team measured methane concentrations up to 50,000 times standard levels inside the crater.
July 31, 2014
Asteroid impacts may have buried Earth’s earliest rocks
More than 4 billion years ago, giant asteroid impacts melted, mixed and buried the surface of Earth
July 31, 2014
More heat waves and cold snaps ahead
Climate extremes are here to stay, say researchers.
July 31, 2014
Deep-sea octopus guards her eggs for nearly 4.5 years
This Octomom was observed to set a new record - 53 months - for the longest brooding period of any known animal.
July 31, 2014
