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NASA is watching the birth of a new island in real time
July 21, 2026, 6:01 am EDT
A newly discovered underwater volcanic eruption is unfolding north of Papua New Guinea, and it could become a new island. In one of the least-mapped ocean basins on Earth, NASA satellites have captured steam-rich volcanic plumes rising from the sea, along with thermal hotspots and floating volcanic rock. These clear signs of shallow eruption have scientists watching in real time to see whether a brand-new island is about to be born.
Under the full moon, thousands of 'living fossils' emerge
July 20, 2026, 9:51 am EDT
When the full moon rises over Ocean City, Maryland, one of nature's oldest rituals begins, a spectacle 450 million years in the making. Thousands of ancient "living fossils" emerge from the water under the moonlight, drawing onlookers to the shore. What calls them back, and why do crowds gather every summer to witness it? Watch the spectacle unfold here.
Scientists discover 31 new deep-sea species off Brazil
July 14, 2026, 5:29 am EDT
Scientists have discovered 31 new deep-sea species off the coast of Brazil in just two weeks, something that usually takes decades. See how they identified these new creatures and we will introduce you to a few of them.
This divisive scent could save you from mosquito bites
July 8, 2026, 9:26 pm EDT
It’s an earthy scent and essential oil that’s been around for centuries and it usually inspires a lot of love or a lot of hate. But this musky fragrance usually reserved for incense could be your new weapon against bites from the disease-carrying aedes aegypti mosquito during spring and summer. See what a new study uncovered in this video.
Fireflies are glowing: How to bring more to your yard
July 7, 2026, 6:58 am EDT
The spring weather made it ideal for fireflies, and many people are noticing a surge in the glowing insects. If you aren’t seeing as many fireflies this season, here are a few things you can do to attract them to your backyard.
Far From Home: Playful Penguin Swims Among Rio Beachgoers
July 7, 2026, 10:26 pm EDT
Some beachgoers in Brazil couldn’t believe what they were seeing as a small Magellanic penguin dove and swam between them. So how did this bird end up so far from home? Watch this video to find out.
Rare Gorilla Twins Spark Hope In Congo’s Virunga Park
July 3, 2026, 9:25 am EDT
The mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo share 98% of their DNA with humans. Hundreds of rangers and conservationists have spent decades risking their own lives to save this subspecies, which was once almost hunted to extinction. Since January, two mothers in Virunga National Park have each given birth to twins, an event so rare, conservationists are calling it “extraordinary.”
Extreme heat is destroying honeybee colonies
July 2, 2026, 5:38 pm EDT
Honeybees are dying, and it’s because of climate change. Heat waves destroy their natural cooling system — and that’s becoming more frequent and more intense.
Extraordinary Video Shows Whales Supporting Mom, Newborn
June 22, 2026, 8:25 pm EDT
A newly released study and video is adding to the evidence that humans aren’t the only species that connects and supports each other during childbirth. Researchers with Project CETI captured incredibly rare video of the birth of a sperm whale. Filmed near the Caribbean island of Dominica, a group of whales repeatedly lifted the calf to the water’s surface, because newborns can’t swim well. But the moment also revealed much more.
The Earth’s First Mother: Mother Nature
June 7, 2026, 10:23 am EDT
From the invisible forces that pull the tides, to the fragile soil that feeds us, this poetic tribute honors the breathtaking science and raw power behind Mother Nature’s life-giving force. It’s a reminder that every breath, every storm and every season ties us back to the original mother we all share.

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