A Deadly Epidemic Has Reached Antarctica. Native birds Are Its First Victims
A recent study reveals that over 50 skuas died due to avian flu, making them the first wildlife victims of the infection in the continent.
2 days ago
Record Arctic Blast Created 'Cloud Streets' Over Atlantic. NOAA Captured Its Stunning Visuals
NOAA’s geostationary GOES-19, or GOES East satellite, recorded footage of this otherworldly appearance on February 1.
2 days ago
A U.S. Conservationist Was Lost in the Amazon for Days. Then, a Large Wild Cat Found Him
After his thrilling encounter, he realized the 'power of the jungle, the command of a big cat like a jaguar.'
2 days ago
Zoom In on Nature's Hidden Details: 11 Winners of Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards
From a curious silkworm moth to tadpoles in an egg clutch, the collection of winning photographs is a buffet whipped out with delicious visuals.
2 days ago
Scientists Tested a Bonobo With a Child's Make-Believe Tea Party. Surprisingly, He Played Along
A bonobo named Kanzi correctly tracked 'invisible' juice and grapes, much to researchers' surprise.
2 days ago
A Chinese Lanternfly Is Rapidly Invading the U.S. And Its Wrecking Ecosystems and Costing Millions
Scientists conducted genomic analysis of several spotted lanternflies and found common features in urban Chinese and US specimens.
2 days ago
Thousands of Penguins Are Dying in Patagonia. And This Native Predator's Return is to Blame
Over a span of four years, more than 7,087 penguins were killed by pumas, which is approximately 7.60% of the adult population.
2 days ago
Western U.S. Is Facing Its Worst Snow Drought. And It Foreshadows Water Shortages and Wildfires
The impact of the snow drought will be worse once summer begins, experts reveal.
2 days ago
Scientists Drill Deeper Than Ever into the Ocean. Reveal What Made Japan’s 2011 Earthquake Worse
A new study claims that an 80-100-foot-wide layer of clay exacerbated the 2011 earthquake.
3 days ago
A Rare Southern Aurora Reached Brazil, and a Photographer Managed to Capture Its Purple Glow
For an aurora to be visible at low latitudes, a very violent and exceptional solar storm is necessary.
3 days ago
There's a Vast Freshwater System Hidden Beneath Ocean Floor. Scientists Just Got Their First Look
Researchers hope to find answers to the formation of the hidden freshwater system, as well as its significance and evolution.
3 days ago
Two Massive 'Blobs' Hidden Deep Inside Earth May Be Secretly Controlling Its Magnetic Field
The blobs lie at the base of Earth’s mantle, around 1,802 miles beneath Africa and the Pacific.
3 days ago
Wildfire Smoke Is Killing 24,000 Americans a Year. And Climate Change Is Making It Worse
'Wildfire smoke PM2.5 has emerged as significant environmental hazard in the U.S.,' an expert said.
3 days ago
Rare School Bus-Sized Phantom Jellyfish Spotted Off Argentina’s Coast by Deep-Sea ROV
An expedition across Argentina's entire coastline leads to the discovery of new species and the true extent of the Bathelia candida coral reef.
3 days ago
Mountain Goats in Glacier National Park Have Lost 45% Population. And Scientists Don't Know Why
The reproduction clockwork of this elusive species adds another layer of tragedy to their disappearing population.
3 days ago
New Map Reveals Strange Dent in the Magnetic Field Beneath Australia
The recent Australia Magnetic Anomaly mapping was done using regional aeromagnetic data gathered during the Northern Territory Government’s Bonney Well Survey.
3 days ago
New Ocean Map Pinpoints 800+ High-Priority Areas Crucial for Shark and Rays Protection
Across nine regions, IUCN located 816 areas where at least one threatened species of sharks and rays hosts key activities.
3 days ago
Experts Put Listening Devices in the Ocean and Heard Mysterious Calls from Whales Rarely Seen Alive
Beaked whales spend most of their time swimming in dark depths, and as they become vulnerable to extinction, this study provides remarkable clues about their behavior.
3 days ago
Popular Rocky Mountain Elk Takes Its Final Breath at the Hands of a Hunter
Split 5, also known as 'Atlas,' became popular for its domineering personality and has now been hunted and harvested.
4 days ago
Scientists Build New Arctic Forecast Model to Predict Sea Ice Loss Months in Advance
Scientists believe that September is a crucial month for monitoring sea ice health decline.
4 days ago