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Sun Dogs, Halos And Spectres: The Sky's Atmospheric Art
May 16, 2025, 5:54 am EDT
Ever looked up and spotted a glowing ring around the sun, or what seemed like a second sun hanging in the sky? From shimmering halos and sun dogs to ghostly Brocken specters and wave-like Helmholtz clouds, we’re breaking down the science behind these jaw-dropping sky illusions - nature’s own surreal art show.
An Iceberg On Lake Michigan?
May 15, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Ice does many interesting things, especially when it starts to melt and move. This video shows two interesting ice phenomena on Lake Michigan.
Wind Is Silent, Until …
May 2, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Have you ever wondered why the wind howls? Fun fact: It’s actually silent on its own. Here’s what makes that sound you might hear on a dark and stormy night.
Walrus Calf Recovering After Rescue In Far-North Alaska
May 1, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A walrus calf found by hunters in far-north Alaska is being nursed back to health after a journey of hundreds of miles.
Eagle Rescued After Being Found Under Arizona Deputy’s SUV
May 1, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Deputies with the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona made a new feathery friend after finding a young eagle sheltering from the sun under one of their vehicles. Watch this video to see how they got the large bird to safety and likely saved its life.
Cicada Brood XIV Expected To Re-emerge In April, May 2025
April 29, 2025, 5:24 am EDT
Another brood of cicadas is expected to emerge from the ground this year, and it’s going to happen relatively soon. Experts say 13 states will get to experience this brood before they return back underground for more than a decade. Watch this video for everything you need to know about this emergence, including how temperatures will play a role.
After Long Recovery, Rescued King Penguin Returns To The Sea
April 27, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A King penguin found last year on a beach in Argentina was an unexpected visitor, since its home is usually in the subantarctic islands of the Southern Hemisphere. Rescuers with the Mundo Marino Foundation soon realized it was badly injured, so they spent months helping it recover. In this video you’ll not only get to see its rehabilitation, but its triumphant return to the open sea.
This Mountain Now Has The Same Rights As A Person
April 27, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
A mountain in New Zealand effectively owns itself after gaining the same rights as a person. The New Zealand parliament voted on the motion Thursday, and it’s an effort to compensate the indigenous of the region, the Māori people, for the injustices of colonization.
California Monarch Butterfly Population In Sharp Decline
April 25, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Hundreds of volunteers and partners participated in the 28th annual Western Monarch Count by attempting to identify all of the overwintering monarch butterflies in California. The results coincide with monarch butterflies being proposed for protection under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. It is the second lowest overwintering population recorded since tracking began in the 1990s.
Cicadas Are Coming Back For 2025
April 22, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT
Millions of periodical cicadas will emerge again from the soil this spring in 13 states across the eastern U.S., according to researchers. The 17-year Magicada cicadas come out of the soil in spring when the trees have grown their leaves.

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