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Salmon Spawning After Largest Dam Removal Project In U.S.
24 hours ago
There’s new hope for a historic salmon habitat that was choked for decades by four towering dams. Watch this video to learn about the huge milestone since the dams were taken down.
Second Rare 'Doomsday Fish' Washes Up In California
24 hours ago
Two incredibly rare – and strange – oarfish have washed up on California beaches this year. Previously, only 18 had been documented on beaches in the state since 1901. Scientists say changing ocean conditions could have something to do with it. Others see something more sinister in the "doomsday fish."
Check Out This Rare Atmospheric Optical Phenomenon
2 days ago
Light pillars are rare and can sometimes be seen at sunrise or sunset in cold weather. Here is how they form.
Cold War Relic Resurfaced By NASA Technology
2 days ago
Deep beneath Greenland's ice, NASA radar happened upon Camp Century, a long-lost Cold War base now buried under 100 feet of ice, containing radioactive and toxic waste that could resurface as climate change threatens to destabilize the area.
A Different Kind Of Hurricane Wave, From Space
2 days ago
Hurricanes don’t just make waves in the ocean. A new tool on the International Space Station captured images of gravity waves in the atmosphere from Hurricane Helene. Here’s what they looked like, and how waves like this can affect people here on Earth.
Pollution From Factories Causing Additional Snowfall
4 days ago
A new study suggests that pollution from factories is causing more snowfall in localized areas, while also causing clouds to become thinner, which may contribute to further warming of our world.
Why Hurricane Hunters Fly Into Atmospheric Rivers
4 days ago
Hurricane hunters don’t just kick back and relax in the off-season. They spend much of their time flying into atmospheric rivers headed for California, Oregon and Washington and into the West. Here’s why.
World’s Largest Coral Found In Pacific Ocean
5 days ago
Scientists just discovered the world’s largest coral, and it’s big enough to see from space. “Just when we think there is nothing left to discover on planet Earth, we find a massive coral made of nearly 1 billion little polyps, pulsing with life and color,” said Enric Sala of National Geographic Pristine Seas, the research team that made the incredible find.
Unprecedented Number Of Dolphins Stranded On Cape Cod
6 days ago
Dolphin strandings aren’t unusual on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, due to its geography, tides, weather and other factors. But this year saw an unprecedented number. Scientists think they have at least one clue as to why.
Real Christmas Tree Or Fake: Which Is Better?
7 days ago
Christmas trees are an estimated $3-billion industry in the U.S., which means there’s a lot of debate over which type is best. When it comes to the planet, should you buy an artificial tree or a real one? Here’s what the experts say.

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