Six Forces That Shape Earth's Surface
Swirling winds sculpt the Mojave Desert, while glaciers carve fjords in Norway. Earth's surface is constantly evolving…
Tilcayo Cat: Bolivia's Newly Described Tiger Cat
Bolivia’s scientists have identified a new wild cat species, the first in a century. The Tilcayo cat, which weighs just…
Consumer Waste: Landfill Impact and AI Visualization
Landfills hold the remnants of our purchases for decades, with consumer durables and packaging stretching out across va…
Ruby-Throated Hummingbird Gulf Migration
Every fall Ruby-throated Hummingbirds fly nonstop 500+ miles over the Gulf of Mexico, a perilous journey even for birds…
Japanese Daisugi Technique: Kyoto's 600-Year-Old Tree
A single cedar tree in Kyoto can be transformed into many smaller, straight trees, giving birth to an entire forest in…
Animal Olfactory Abilities: Humans, Dogs, and Elephants Compared
Elephants can distinguish human genders alone by scent, outpacing our paltry human abilities. This is why they rely on…
Wildfire Threatens Villa de Leyva, Colombia
Evacuations begin in Villa de Leyva as a wildfire ravages nearby landscape, fueled by strong winds. The flames have alr…
Grand Canyon Night Sky Photography: Milky Way
The Milky Way's luminous tendrils stretch across a lone figure silhouetted in the Grand Canyon, a visual prompt of huma…
Cities Sinking: Causes of Subsidence in Major Urban Areas
Miami's streets regularly flood, even on sunny days, due to an insidious, porous limestone that allows seawater to surg…
Brazil Tsunami: Rare Flooding in Santa Catarina
A restaurant in Santa Catarina was swept away in Brazil’s recent meteorological tsunami. The rare flooding event was dr…
Autumn Forest Canopy View: Vibrant Fall Colors
The white bark of tall trees and the vibrant array of leaves create a breathtaking display in an autumn forest. This un…
Campi Flegrei Supervolcano: Naples' Volcanic Risk
Naples' 3 million residents live in a supervolcano's caldera which may erupt again. Scientists work to mitigate the ris…