As the early morning sun rises over the Great Barrier Reef, light permeates the turquoise waters of a shallow lagoon, bringing more than a dozen turtles to life. These waters around Lady Elliot Island, off the east coast of Australia, offer some of the most spectacular snorkeling in the world – but they are also … Read more
In much of America, especially in the normally cold north, the country experienced the winter months without, well, winter. In the parka strongholds of Burlington, Vermont and Portland, Maine, the thermometer never dropped below zero. The state of Minnesota called the past three months “the lost winter,” warmer than the infamous “year without winter” in … Read more
A cyclone created by an atmospheric river will approach California in 2023.NOAA GOES-West Atmospheric rivers are rivers of water vapor low in the Earth’s atmosphere. They can cause heavy rain or snow in parts of the US, leading to flooding. Milder versions can relieve droughts, but stronger versions can be dangerous. In late January and … Read more
A scientist and a wildlife filmmaker may have captured rare photos and video of a newborn great white shark seen swimming just off the coast of California near Santa Barbara. The footage, filmed by a drone last July, is causing excitement and skepticism among experts eager to understand one of the most puzzling aspects of … Read more
A scientist and a wildlife filmmaker may have captured rare photos and video of a newborn great white shark seen swimming just off the coast of California near Santa Barbara. The footage, filmed by a drone last July, is causing excitement and skepticism among experts eager to understand one of the most puzzling aspects of … Read more