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Earth's Mugshot Explained

Posted Sat Feb 4, 2012 12:26 PM ET | 0

NASA's newest Earth-watching satellite is beaming back spectacular views of our home planet. Here's how it works. Read more

Outlook Stormy For Hurricane Forecasters

Posted Wed Dec 14, 2011 04:11 PM ET | 0

Two long-term forecasters are finally abandoning their failed hurricane prediction efforts. Read more

Monstrous Sunspot Rotates Toward Earth: Big Pic

Posted Sat Nov 5, 2011 12:22 AM ET | 0

There's a storm brewing on the sun's surface and it could unleash its magnetic fury on Earth within the next five days. Read more

Farmer's Almanacs: Right as Rain or 3 Dollar Bills?

Posted by Tim Wall Mon Oct 24, 2011 01:00 PM ET | 0

Scientists predict spotty results from almanac forecasts so why do we love them so much? Read more

Predicting Irene

Posted Fri Aug 26, 2011 02:14 PM ET | 0

The 48-hour forecast of a hurricane’s track is as good as the 24-hour forecast was 10 years ago. Read more

NASA to Test Ultimate Space Wi-Fi

Posted by Irene Klotz Wed Aug 24, 2011 08:03 AM ET | 0

The hope is that the new technology will bring high-definition web streaming from Mars. Read more

Endangered Whales Dine at Dangerous Depths

Posted by Jessica Marshall Wed Aug 3, 2011 09:55 AM ET | 0

By feeding just below the ocean's surface, North Atlantic right whales are at high risk of colliding with ships. Read more

World War II Shipwrecks Pose Oil Spill Threat

Posted by Jessica Marshall Fri Jul 22, 2011 12:19 PM ET | 0

Around the world, governments are taking stock of oil submerged aboard long-sunk, deteriorating vessels. Read more

Hurricane Season Begins: Stormy Year Ahead

Posted Wed Jun 1, 2011 02:37 PM ET | 0

Forecasts predict this season will surpass the average number of 11 tropical storms. Read more

Strange Spring: Explaining This Year's Wild Weather

Posted by Emily Sohn Thu Apr 21, 2011 09:50 AM ET | 0

We've seen snow in the Midwest, wildfires in Texas and a surge of tornadoes across the country. What's going on with the weather? Read more

BP Oil Spill Anniversary: Where Are We Now?

Posted by Eric Niiler Tue Apr 19, 2011 04:00 PM ET | 0

Life around the Gulf for humans has largely returned to normal a year after the BP oil spill. For wildlife, however, it may be a different story. Read more

Drifters Could Monitor Ocean Radiation From Japan

Posted by Eric Niiler Thu Apr 14, 2011 08:34 AM ET | 0

The ocean-going floats could track radioactive material as it approaches Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. Read more

Where the Winds Blow: Experts Ponder Fallout Risks

Posted Wed Mar 16, 2011 09:46 AM ET | 0

Meteorologists say that contaminated dust from Fukushima could disperse in wide patterns. Read more

Whale Rescued After Getting Caught in Ropes: Big Pics

Posted Mon Jan 24, 2011 02:40 PM ET | 0

After using sedatives to calm down the marine mammal, scientists were able to free this highly endangered whale. Read more

2010 Ties 2005 as Warmest Year on Record

Posted Wed Jan 12, 2011 01:45 PM ET | 0

For the 34th year in a row, the planet experienced higher than average temperatures. Read more

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