January Seeing Above-Average Tornado Action
Month could wind up as third busiest for January tornadoes.
Survey Keeping Close Tabs on Japan Tsunami Debris
Hazardous debris could turn up along the West Coast in the next few years.
Haiti Could Be in New Earthquake Cycle, Scientists Say
Historic records show previous earthquake patterns on Hispaniola.
'Dead' Deep Sea Vents Teem with Life
Diverse groups of microbes thrive in these cold, deep regions.
Insects Top Newly Discovered Species List
More than half of the 19,232 species newly known to science were insects, according to the most r...
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Earthquake Hits Northern Italy
Preliminary magnitude of 5.3.
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GPS Uncovers Possible Southwest Quake Risk
Rio Grande Rift not dead, actively stretching.
Surfboard-Sized Drones Crossing Pacific...
Gliders study the ocean surface en route to Asia, Australia and a world record.
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How to Tag a 3,700-Pound Walrus
Tracking shows how Arctic warming affects animals.
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Earth as Art: A Salt-Encrusted Lake
Many islands are poking above the waterline.
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Q&A: Weather Channel's Greg Forbes Talks Tornadoes
OurAmazingPlanet caught up with Forbes at the American Meteorological Society meeting in New Orle...
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Cold Plasma Layer Detected High Above Earth
Scientists had suspected ions existed, but have only now seen.
Crayola Katydid & Cowboy Frog Among 46 ...
A cowboy frog and armored catfish are among the boatload of new species discovered.
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Sumatran Elephants Pushed Toward Extinction
Habitat loss is driving the animals toward oblivion.
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World's Largest Turtle Gets New Protected Swimming Grounds
These giants of the sea are disappearing.
