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Forest Pests Thriving After Mild Winter: Photos

Killer insect pests are knocking down America's forests from New England to the Rockies.

Avoid Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Radioactive or Not

It's time to take protection of bluefin tuna to the next level, radioactive or not.

Antarctic Hot Springs Foster New Species [VIDEO]

Off the coast of Antarctica, undersea vents offer a niche for unique species.

Track Sir Thomas Turtleton: DNews Nuggets

Posted by Christina Reed 3 HOURS AGO | 0

A 60 year-old male green turtle was released from a breeding farm in the Cayman Islands over the weekend to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 60th Jubilee. Read more

Track Sir Thomas Turtleton: DNews Nuggets

West Battles Blazes, 2 Firefighters Dead

Posted by Christina Reed 4 HOURS AGO | 0

A wildfire in New Mexico has burned 241,701 acres since May 16 when a lightning strike ignited the blaze, while firearms are to blame for a 1,680-acre blaze in Utah. On Sunday, two pilots died in a crash. Read more

West Battles Blazes, 2 Firefighters Dead

Forest Pests Thriving After Mild Winter: Photos

Posted 6 HOURS AGO | 0

Killer insect pests are knocking down America's forests from New England to the Rockies. Read more

Generation Green Spenders

Posted by Tim Wall 8 HOURS AGO | 0

Young adults care that their consumer habits are green. Read more

Don't Forget Monday's Partial Lunar Eclipse!

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We may be getting geared-up for the historic Venus Transit, but the moon has a little surprise in store the day before. Read more

Don't Forget Monday's Partial Lunar Eclipse!

Texas Thundercloud Caught on Video

Posted Fri Jun 1, 2012 02:37 PM ET | 0

The saucer-shaped cloud that formed over Texas last week created one of the most severe kinds of storms. Read more

Avoid Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Radioactive or Not

Posted by Christina Reed Fri Jun 1, 2012 11:38 AM ET | 0

It's time to take protection of bluefin tuna to the next level, radioactive or not. Read more

Avoid Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Radioactive or Not

Super Volcanoes Form Super Fast

Posted by Tim Wall Thu May 31, 2012 11:14 PM ET | 0

Super-volcanoes may go from zero to apocalypse in only a few centuries. Read more

Tasty Genetic Tomatoes: DNews Nuggets

Posted by Christina Reed Thu May 31, 2012 07:17 AM ET | 0

After sequencing the tomato genome, scientists can begin deciphering which genes do what in order to strategically delay shelf-life without delaying flavor development. Read more

Deadly Chain Reaction Kills Corals

Posted by Sarah Simpson Thu May 31, 2012 05:19 AM ET | 0

As if being buried alive weren’t bad enough, microbial activity within the sediment that settles onto coral colonies may give them less than a day to live. Read more

Buffalo Could Become National Mammal

Posted by Tim Wall Thu May 31, 2012 03:57 AM ET | 0

The American bison may be joining the bald eagle as an official symbol of the land where it was once hunted to near-extinction. Read more

Pricey 'Martian Pink' Diamond: DNews Nuggets

Posted by Christina Reed Wed May 30, 2012 08:39 AM ET | 0

Named in 1976 for the successful US landing of the Viking 1 mission, a rare 12.04-carat diamond sold at auction yesterday. Read more

Pricey 'Martian Pink' Diamond: DNews Nuggets

Pollution Thunderstorm Chasers on the Hunt

Posted by Sarah Simpson Wed May 30, 2012 07:30 AM ET | 0

Atmospheric scientists are out chasing the biggest thunderstorms the U.S. can dish out. But they’re not drawn to tornadoes or floods -- they’re tracking down pollution. Read more