Each weekday morning, OurAmazingPlanet takes the pulse of the Earth, reporting on natural phenomena and exploration news from around the globe.
Colorado Bike Race: A professional bicycle race through Colorado National Monument has the National Park Service battling powerful politicians over the controversial route.
Heatwaves on Deck: Deadly heatwaves could become more common in the coming decades, a new study suggests.
Spring time: Spring's official start is just a few days from today. Read about the science behind the start of spring.
Hawaii Tourism Takes Hit: Hawaii suffered millions of dollars in damage when the tsunami generated by the magnitude 9.0 earthquake in Japan. Now it faces a loss in tourism dollars with fewer Japanese visitors -- the Aloha State is the top U.S. destination for Japanese tourists.
Tropical Storm Cherono: With winds of up to 50 mph (80 kph), Tropical Storm Cherono is swirling over the south Indian Ocean.
Previously on Our Daily Planet: Chile Earthquake and Minnesota's New Baby Camel
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Our Daily Planet: Chile Earthquake and Minnesota's New Baby Camel