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Researchers Discover ‘Forgotten Continent'
June 21, 2023, 12:36 pm EDT
They call it Balkanatolia.
Key Forecasting Tool Getting Upgrades
June 9, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
A network of more than 50 buoys in the Pacific Ocean that observes our planet's climate has not been upgraded since 1994. Scientists rely on the observations to predict weather around the world.
Listening to Volcanoes Helps Predict Eruptions
May 27, 2023, 7:22 am EDT
Listening to the infrasound emitted by volcanoes can help better predict eruptions.
World’s Largest Underwater Volcano Explored
May 27, 2023, 7:22 am EDT
Researchers explore aftermath of world’s largest underwater volcano.
Special Balloons Can Detect Earthquakes From High Up in the Stratosphere
May 4, 2023, 1:24 pm EDT
Researchers say they were able to detect an earthquake off the coast of Indonesia with special balloons positioned in the stratosphere. To see the report click here
‘Crab’ Is Smallest Remote-Controlled Walking Robot
May 4, 2023, 1:24 pm EDT
Researchers at Northwestern University created a tiny crab robot that they can move around with lasers.
Soil Fungus Lung Infection More Widespread Than Previously Thought
April 8, 2023, 12:00 pm EDT
Researchers have found that histoplasma, one of three soil fungi that can cause infections in humans, is more widespread than previously thought. The findings suggest that doctors and researchers need to spend more time considering the fungus as a potential source of respiratory illness. To see report, click here.
Earth’s Inner Core Could Be Slowing Its Spin
February 7, 2023, 12:00 pm EST
A new study found that the Earth’s inner core could now be spinning more slowly than the surface of the planet. Here are two reasons that’s no cause to panic.
11,100-Year-Old Fish Trap Discovered Off Southeastern Alaskan Coast
November 18, 2022, 12:00 pm EST
Substantiating a long oral history, scientists recently discovered an 11,100-year-old fishing trap that would have allowed native Alaskans to harvest large amounts of salmon.
Bacterium You Can See With The Naked Eye Has Been Found
July 8, 2022, 12:00 pm EDT
Scientists have discovered a record-breaking bacterium — the world’s largest at roughly the size of a human eyelash.

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